Iranian Media Threatens Barron Trump with $10M Bounty

Iranian state media released a three-minute video titled 'Where to kill Barron Trump' that purportedly tracks the president’s son and cites a $10 million bounty, alleging his movements and locations such as his NYU campus and security details are monitored. The video, linked to IRGC-affiliated outlets and broadcast on Iran’s state channels, has prompted alarm as U.S. authorities say the material could threaten Barron Trump, with the Secret Service reviewing it. Officials describe this as part of a broader Iranian campaign against Trump and his family, following earlier Iran-linked videos targeting Melania and other security details. While the bounty and some movement details have not been independently verified, the footage presents highly specific information about Barron’s routine, including gaming accounts, sparking heightened protective actions. The development occurs amid long-standing U.S.-Iran tensions and is treated as a significant escalation, even as Iranian state media often frame such material as propaganda; federal authorities have previously thwarted IRGC-inspired plots in the U.S., underscoring the seriousness of the response.