A federal judge has sentenced a former truck and bus driver to 10 years in prison for his role in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer.

The sentencing concludes a case that highlighted threats against Iranian dissidents and writers living in the United States. The defendant was charged in connection with the planned assassination targeting the Iranian American author.

Details about the specific nature of the plot, the identity of the targeted writer, and the timeline of the planned attack were not immediately available from court proceedings. The case represents part of ongoing federal efforts to address threats against Iranian Americans and other dissidents.

The 10-year prison term reflects the serious nature of assassination plot charges under federal law. Such cases typically involve extensive investigation by federal law enforcement agencies given the national security implications of planned violence against individuals targeted for their writings or political activities.