By DAYO ADESULU
Iran Assassination Threat Against Trump Sparks Global Alarm
Iran has issued what many observers are calling its most chilling threat yet against former US President Donald Trump, after Iranian state television aired a graphic image linked to his 2024 assassination attempt with a menacing message: “This time it will not miss the target.”
The broadcast, which aired on Wednesday amid escalating unrest in Iran, immediately sparked outrage in Washington and raised fresh concerns about the rapidly deteriorating relationship between Tehran and the United States. Analysts say the message signals a dangerous escalation at a time when Iran is already facing widespread protests and international pressure.
The Iran assassination threat against Trump was reportedly aired during pro-government rallies in Tehran, where demonstrators openly displayed anti-American and anti-Israel slogans while pledging loyalty to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
State TV Broadcast Raises Stakes
According to Agence France Presse (AFP), Iranian state-run television aired the threatening image during coverage of regime-backed demonstrations. The image showed a wounded Trump from the July 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he survived an assassination attempt, accompanied by text widely interpreted as a direct warning.
The broadcast came despite nationwide internet blackouts imposed by Iranian authorities to suppress coverage of ongoing anti-government protests. Critics say allowing such imagery on state TV underscores the regime’s intent to project defiance rather than restraint.
For many international observers, the message crossed a red line.
“This is no longer symbolic rhetoric,” a former US security official told reporters. “It’s a direct incitement, and it will be taken seriously.”
Trump’s History With Iranian Threats
This is not the first time Iran has been linked to threats against Trump. Since his presidency, tensions have remained high, particularly following the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Trump’s continued hardline stance toward Tehran.
In 2022, Iranian-linked media circulated a video depicting a simulated assassination attempt on Trump at his Mar-a-Lago golf course. That video resurfaced in 2024 after US authorities arrested Ryan Routh, who allegedly attempted to target Trump at the same location.
More alarmingly, the US Department of Justice disclosed that it disrupted an Iranian-led plot to assassinate Trump in 2024. Court documents allege that Farhad Shakeri was recruited by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out the killing. Shakeri was arrested before the plan could be executed.
US officials have repeatedly warned that any direct action against American leaders would trigger severe consequences.
Pro-Regime Rallies and ‘Death to America’ Chants
The latest threat emerged during pro-government rallies staged across Tehran. Protesters were seen burning US flags and holding placards reading “Down with U.S.A.” and “Down with Israel,” written in both English and Farsi.
Footage from the rallies captured crowds chanting “Death to America” while voicing support for Supreme Leader Khamenei. Iranian authorities framed the rallies as a show of unity, but critics argue they are designed to distract from the scale of domestic unrest gripping the country.
Iran Protests Turn Deadly
Iran has been rocked by mass protests since December 28, sparked by worsening economic conditions, inflation, and allegations of systemic corruption. Demonstrations have spread across multiple cities, despite a fierce security crackdown.
According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, more than 2,500 people have been killed since the protests began, with thousands more arrested. Human rights groups accuse Iranian security forces of using excessive force, including live ammunition, to suppress dissent.
The government has denied the allegations, but international condemnation has continued to mount.
Washington and Tehran on Collision Course
The Iran assassination threat against Trump comes as tensions between Tehran and Washington reach a boiling point. Trump has repeatedly warned that the United States could take military action if Iran continues its violent crackdown on protesters.
In response, Iranian officials have threatened retaliation, vowing to strike US troops stationed in the Middle East and even target Israel if Washington launches an attack. Diplomatic channels remain strained, with little indication of de-escalation in the near term.
Global Security Concerns Intensify
Security experts warn that the public nature of the threat could inspire lone actors or proxy groups, increasing risks not only for Trump but for US interests worldwide.
“This kind of messaging is reckless,” said a Middle East analyst. “It fuels instability and raises the possibility of miscalculation at a very dangerous moment.”
As of Wednesday evening, US officials had not issued a formal response to the broadcast, though sources say intelligence agencies are closely monitoring developments.
What Happens Next?
With Iran facing internal turmoil and external pressure, analysts say the regime may be using confrontation with the US to rally hardline support at home. However, the strategy carries enormous risks.
For now, the world is watching closely as the standoff deepens — and as the consequences of Iran’s latest warning continue to reverberate far beyond Tehran.
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