Iran offers $10m to kill Trump’s son

Iranian state media has broadcast footage placing a $10 million bounty on United States President Donald Trump’s son, Barron Trump, with the show’s title “Where and how should we kill Barron Trump?”

The three-minute segment was released by IRGC-affiliated media on Monday, August 24, 2026, and alleged that his movements were “fully monitored”, including the location of his university, escort vehicles and Secret Service posts.

The report also alleged that a girl had been able to “make contact” with Barron, subverting Secret Service protections to conduct a private meeting with the 20-year-old, and subsequently passing on private meeting information.

The legitimacy of details are as of yet unconfirmed, and no statement has been made from Barron Trump or the Trump administration.

However the United States Secret Service issued a statement to US media, asserting that the service was “aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees.”

Barron is the youngest child of President Trump, and started his university education at New York University’s Stern School of Business in September 2024.

Middle East war: Iran vows to retaliate after US extends sanctions

While the video is the first explicit threat made against Barron by a country, it is not the first time Iran has issued explicit threats to Trump’s immediate family.

In July, a video released by Tasnim News Agency included messages of ‘how to kill Melania Trump’, Donald Trump’s wife and the First Lady of United States.

Iran on Tuesday said it will fight back against expanded US sanctions targeting allies, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled new isolatory measures on Monday.

Labeling the measures an “economic onslaught”, Bessant announced that 60 corporations, individuals, and vessels would be sanctioned, for enabling the Iranian regime’s “recklessness.”