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Iran Denies 'Barron Trump Assassination Plot' Allegations
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Iran Denies 'Barron Trump Assassination Plot' Allegations

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Iran has vehemently denied allegations of a plot to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump.
  • The denial comes after reports surfaced of an Iranian state television broadcast featuring a video that allegedly threatened Barron Trump and offered a $10 million bounty for his death.
  • The U.S. Secret Service has acknowledged awareness of the video and stated it is investigating any potential threats against protectees.

Iran has officially dismissed claims of any involvement in an alleged assassination plot targeting Barron Trump, the youngest son of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Iranian officials have labeled these reports as "lies."

The accusations gained traction following a report by CNN, which cited Iran's state broadcaster IRIB for airing a video. This video, reportedly about three minutes long, allegedly began with the question "Where should we kill Barron Trump?" and showcased locations where Barron Trump is known to frequent, including Trump Tower in New York.

Further details from the report suggest the video included content indicating Barron Trump was under surveillance and offered a $10 million bounty for his life. The broadcast has fueled speculation about Iran's intentions and led to the U.S. Secret Service confirming it is aware of the video and investigating all matters that could be perceived as threats against those under its protection.

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, addressed the allegations in an interview with Lebanon's Al-Manar TV, stating unequivocally that there was no assassination plan against Barron Trump and that the reports were untrue. This strong denial from a high-ranking Iranian official aims to counter the narrative that has emerged from the alleged state television broadcast.

It is not true.

โ€” Mohsen RezaeiSecretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council denying reports of an assassination plot against Barron Trump.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.