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‘Where to kill Barron Trump?’ Iran state TV airs chilling video; US reacts

‘Where to kill Barron Trump?’ Iran state TV airs chilling video; US reacts

An Iranian state television video has specifically targeted President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, alleging that his movements have been closely monitored and offering a $10 million bounty for his assassination. The video, broadcast on Channel 3 of Iranian state television and released by media linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), claims to pinpoint locations associated with Barron, including his university, escort vehicles, and Secret Service positions.

It asserts that his movements have been "fully monitored," although these claims remain unverified. The video also alleges that a woman infiltrated Barron's Secret Service protection, met privately with him, and transmitted information to the video's creators. Furthermore, it asserts that Barron utilizes voice and text communications via Xbox, beyond the scope of his security detail.

The US Secret Service has acknowledged awareness of the video, stating that they are investigating any content perceived as a threat to their protectees. However, they do not disclose operational security details. This video appears to be the first public threat specifically directed at Barron Trump, despite previous threats from Iranian media against Trump and his wife, Melania.

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