FBI opens probe into attempts to hack Trump campaign

The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump's claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents.

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The FBI has opened an investigation into allegations from the Trump campaign that it was targeted by hackers working for the Iranian government.

“We can confirm the FBI is investigating the matter,” the agency said in a short statement on Monday without specifically naming the former president or Iran.

A Trump campaign spokesman told the BBC the documents were illegally obtained by "foreign sources hostile to the United States".

Iranian officials have denied any connection to the hack and the US government has not formally accused Iran.

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