The New York Times reported Thursday Trump’s former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, and a former top aide, Brian Hook, had their protection revoked. The report acknowledges the men face threats from Iran “because of actions they took on Mr. Trump’s behalf,” citing four people with knowledge.

Hawkish foreign policy advisers from Trump’s first presidency have faced alleged assassination threats from Iran.

He ends security for Bolton, Pompeo and Brian Hook, whom Iran wants to kill.

The newspaper criticized the president’s decision to remove security protection for his three former advisers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has revoked government security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his top aide, Brian Hook, who have faced threats from Iran since they took hard-line stances on the Islamic Republic during Trump’s first administration.

Donald Trump made the decision to withdraw protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former envoy to Iran Brian Hook. Both were targets of planned attacks by Iran, as confirmed by "The New York Times.

President Trump pulled security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his top aide, Brian Hook, both of whom have faced threats from Iran amid their hard-line positions toward

The reported security protection removal comes despite warnings from the Biden's administration about ongoing threats from Iran.

President Donald Trump has withdrawn U.S. security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, ex-national security adviser John Bolton, and former Iran envoy Brian Hook. The move has sparked controversy due to alleged Iranian plots to murder Bolton and Trump.

Upon returning to the White House on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of Brian Hook, who served as his special envoy for Iran during his previous term.

President Donald Trump has reportedly told people he doesn't want anyone who worked under Mike Pompeo during his first term in his second administration.

Three former White House officials just had their security details revoked at a critical time when they are believed to be in danger