Iran threatens Trump’s son with disturbing video citing ‘$10 million bounty’

WorldPolitics
24 Aug 2026 • 11:23 PM MYT
The Independent
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Iran threatens Trump’s son with disturbing video citing ‘$10 million bounty’

  • Iranian state media outlet Channel 3, which is linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, aired footage claiming that President Donald Trump's 20-year-old son, Barron Trump, is under full surveillance and subject to a $10 million bounty.
  • The broadcast, titled "Where and how should we kill Barron Trump?," displayed the location of his New York university along with Secret Service security positions and escort vehicles.
  • The video claimed an unnamed woman bypassed Secret Service protection to secretly meet with Barron Trump, while also alleging that he uses an Xbox console for private communications.
  • Euronews noted that it has not independently verified the claims made in the Iranian state media report, and The Independent has reached out to the White House for comment.
  • Barron Trump is currently attending college in New York and is the youngest son of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.

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