The story: US media report that security for former president Donald Trump (2017-21) has been enhanced in response to an alleged Iranian assassination plot. The measure was taken prior to the July 13 attempt on Trump’s life, which is unrelated to the alleged Iranian threat. Tehran has categorically denied the reports as “unfounded.”

Meanwhile, Iranian media speculate that the attack on Trump could boost his chances of winning the Nov. 2024 presidential vote—and that his victory may hurt the prospects of Iran’s incoming government...