Donald Trump’s Iran Troubles Mount as U.S. Justice Department and FBI Probe Deepens

Former President Donald Trump is facing mounting legal troubles as the U.S. Justice Department and FBI continue to investigate his handling of classified documents and his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The investigations are part of a broader probe into Trump's conduct, including his dealings with Iran and other foreign powers.

The Justice Department has been investigating Trump's handling of classified documents since last year, when the National Archives and Records Administration discovered that he had taken hundreds of classified documents from the White House to his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago.

The FBI is also investigating Trump's role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Trump has been accused of inciting the violence that led to the deaths of five people.

In addition to the Justice Department and FBI investigations, Trump is also facing a civil lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General's Office, which is investigating his business practices.

The investigations into Trump are likely to continue for months, if not years. The outcome of the investigations could have a significant impact on Trump's future political career.

The Iran Deal

In 2015, the United States and Iran reached a nuclear deal that was designed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Trump withdrew the United States from the deal in 2018, arguing that it was not tough enough on Iran.

Since then, tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated. In 2020, the United States assassinated Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, which led to Iran retaliating by firing missiles at U.S. military bases in Iraq.

The FBI Investigation

The FBI is investigating whether Trump violated the Espionage Act by mishandling classified documents.

The Espionage Act is a federal law that prohibits the unauthorized possession or transmission of national defense information.

If Trump is convicted of violating the Espionage Act, he could face up to 10 years in prison.

The January 6 Investigation

The FBI is also investigating Trump's role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Trump has been accused of inciting the violence that led to the deaths of five people.

If Trump is convicted of inciting an insurrection, he could face up to 20 years in prison.

The New York Attorney General's Lawsuit

The New York Attorney General's Office is investigating Trump's business practices.

The investigation is focused on whether Trump's businesses engaged in fraud or other illegal activities.

If Trump is found to have violated the law, he could face civil penalties, including fines and disgorgement of profits.