Former President Donald Trump has been briefed on “real and specific threats” from Iran to assassinate him, according to his campaign.

The chilling revelation comes as part of Iran’s broader effort to “destabilize and sow chaos in the United States,” said Trump Campaign Communications Director Steven Cheung in a press release Tuesday, as reported by Fox News.

Cheung emphasized that the threats against Trump, the current Republican presidential candidate, have heightened over recent months, with intelligence officials alerting law enforcement across multiple agencies to ensure Trump’s safety and protect the integrity of the upcoming election.

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According to Cheung, the Islamic Republic is not only attempting to disrupt the U.S. but is also fearful of Trump’s leadership, particularly when compared to the “weakness” of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Cheung’s statement read, “Make no mistake, the terror regime in Iran loves the weakness of Kamala Harris and is terrified of the strength and resolve of President Trump. He will let nothing stop him or get in his way to fight for the American people and to Make America Great Again.”

While the Trump campaign highlighted the ongoing threats, details of the assassination plot remain limited, with no official government confirmation as of yet. Iran has historically denied meddling in U.S. affairs, although recent cyberattacks linked to the country have raised concerns.

Last week, federal agencies reported Iranian hackers had targeted individuals involved in President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, sending emails with stolen material from Trump’s campaign. This is seen as part of Iran’s broader effort to influence U.S. elections, as reported by the Daily Mail.

The FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence jointly released a statement outlining these malicious activities.

The agencies noted, “Iranian malicious cyber actors have continued their efforts since June to send stolen, non-public material associated with former President Trump’s campaign to U.S. media organizations.” The statement added that the goal of these actions is to “stoke discord and undermine confidence in our electoral process.”

Though the threat of cyber interference has been substantiated, Iran continues to deny involvement. However, these actions echo past interference efforts by the regime, including the 2020 election when Iranian operatives were caught impersonating right-wing groups to intimidate voters.

As of now, no clear connection has been made between the cyber breaches and the reported assassination attempts. The investigation into these matters is ongoing, with U.S. officials remaining vigilant to ensure Trump’s protection and the security of the upcoming election.