Desk : Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Iran has made a startling claim. According to Tehran, remaining members of Jeffrey Epstein’s network are reportedly planning a 9/11-like attack in the United States, with the potential to shift blame onto Iran.
Experts note that what was expected to be a short conflict has now turned into a prolonged and complex war. While US and Israeli forces continue bombing Iranian targets, Tehran has responded with strikes on Gulf countries.
Ali Larijani, senior advisor to Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, addressed the situation on social media platform X. He stated, “I have received information that some remaining members of Epstein’s network are planning a 9/11-like incident, and they intend to blame Iran. Iran opposes any such terrorist plots and has no conflict with the American people.”
Larijani has previously been vocal against Trump and the United States. He has remarked that Iranian leaders stay among their people, while US leaders remain on Epstein Island. Trump’s name has appeared multiple times in Epstein’s files, leading critics to claim that attacks on Venezuela and Iran were meant to divert attention from the Epstein scandal.
However, Trump has repeatedly denied any close relationship with Epstein and said he never visited Epstein Island. His critics continue to assert otherwise, labeling him as Epstein’s associate.
Epstein faced numerous serious charges, including sexual abuse, assault, kidnapping, and financing crimes involving minors. After his death, the US intelligence agencies investigated his activities, and reports are now gradually being made public, revealing global names such as former US President Bill Clinton, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and Britain’s Prince Andrew.
Larijani, who held significant military and administrative responsibilities in Iran, also played a key role in suppressing uprisings against the Islamic regime. Since the start of the war, he has consistently criticized both the US and Israel.