On Monday, Iranian state television IRIB released a nearly three-minute video ominously titled "How to Kill Barron Trump?" The video openly threatens the life of Barron Trump, the youngest son of the former U.S. president, and offers a $10 million reward to anyone who succeeds, as reported by CNN.
The video, which has also been disseminated through outlets linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), claims that the 20-year-old's movements are "under constant surveillance." It ends with a stark warning: "This is just the beginning! Barron Trump, expect us!"
A Disturbing Focus on Daily Routines
The video's content is particularly unsettling due to its detailed portrayal of Barron's daily life. It includes stylized graphics depicting places where Barron frequently spends time, such as Trump Tower in Manhattan, his dormitory at New York University's Stern School of Business, and even locations where he plays video games via Xbox.
The video, transcribed in Farsi, purports to reveal intelligence about his university routine and digital communications through platforms like Xbox and Discord. It also names a 19-year-old identified as "Bo Loden" as his social liaison, suggesting this person could be a potential access point to the former president's son.
According to the Associated Press, this marks the first instance in which Iranian media has publicly targeted Barron Trump, although similar threats have previously been directed at Melania Trump, the former First Lady.
U.S. Secret Service Responds to Threat
The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed its awareness of the video and has initiated an investigation. "The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything perceived as a threat against those under our protection," stated Nate Herring, a spokesperson for the agency, in a communication to CNN.
Herring further noted that "for operational security reasons, we do not comment on intelligence matters related to protection." A federal law enforcement source told CNN that the video is part of a broader Iranian campaign against the Trump family, featuring detailed information on their movements and specific suggestions for attacks.
Protection protocols are continuously adjusted based on information from the Secret Service, other agencies, and foreign governments, according to the same source.
A Longstanding Escalation of Hostilities
This threat against Barron is the latest in a series of escalated Iranian threats that have intensified since the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani in January 2020, an operation ordered by Trump. The conflict reached a critical point in February 2026 when a joint U.S.-Israel airstrike killed Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khameini.
Since then, the Iranian regime has ramped up its rhetoric of revenge against Trump and his inner circle. In July 2026, the Tasnim agency—affiliated with the IRGC—released a video titled "How to Kill Melania?" which ended with an explicit warning aimed at Barron.
During funerals for Khameini, crowds carried signs reading "Kill Trump" and offered rewards for avenging their leader's death. The Iranian threat forced Trump to secretly leave Turkey during a NATO summit in Ankara, hidden in a catering truck and flown out on an alternative military aircraft, amid fears a portable missile could down Air Force One.
At the summit, Trump acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, stating, "I'm on whatever list they have...so far, I've been a bit lucky, but maybe that won't last. They're evil and sick people."
IRIB: The Regime's Mouthpiece
The network that aired the video is not an independent entity; the director of IRIB is directly appointed by Iran's supreme leader, making the broadcast an act with institutional backing from the regime.
On July 30, the U.S. launched an air offensive against Iran following a ballistic missile attack by the Revolutionary Guard on a U.S. base in Jordan, highlighting that the conflict remains active with no clear signs of de-escalation.
Iran International reported that it could not independently verify the $10 million figure or the video's operational claims, although the existence and distribution of the material through Iranian state media are undisputed.
Key Questions About the Iranian Threat Against Barron Trump
What actions is the U.S. taking in response to the threat against Barron Trump?
The U.S. Secret Service has launched an investigation into the video that threatens Barron Trump and is adjusting protection protocols based on intelligence from various agencies.
How did the Iranian threat against Barron Trump escalate?
The threat against Barron Trump is part of a broader escalation in Iranian rhetoric following the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani in 2020 and the death of Iran's supreme leader in 2026, both events fueling tensions.