IRGC operative lands on FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list over alleged plot to kill former Trump advisor

What happened: The FBI added Shahram Poursafi, an alleged IRGC member, to its Most Wanted Terrorists list over an alleged plot to kill two former U.S. officials, including former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Key numbers: Alleged offer of $300,000 to carry out the assassination, with an additional $1 million "job" mentioned. Why it matters: The FBI said it will continue to disrupt lethal plots and pursue IRGC members for threatening U.S. individuals. The alleged plot was believed to be retaliation for the January 2020 killing of IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani.

The FBI added Shahram Poursafi, an alleged IRGC member, to its Most Wanted Terrorists list over an alleged plot to kill two former U.S. officials, including former National Security Adviser John Bolton.

The FBI said it will continue to disrupt lethal plots and pursue IRGC members for threatening U.S. individuals. The alleged plot was believed to be retaliation for the January 2020 killing of IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani.