Just days before Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House, Iran’s president reiterated the country’s categorical denial of involvement in a plot to assassinate Trump during his election campaign last year. The accusation had previously sparked tensions between the U.S. and Iran, but Tehran has consistently dismissed any such claims. As Trump’s presidency looms, this denial adds another layer of complexity to U.S.-Iran relations, which have long been strained. The situation raises questions about future diplomatic interactions between the two nations.