Kathrine Frich
Security analysts say it echoes past calls for retaliation.
Security analysts say it echoes past calls for retaliation.
Ayatollah’s Ally Jokes About Killing Trump
A top Iranian official close to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei made a chilling remark on state TV, joking that Donald Trump could be assassinated while sunbathing at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Mohammad-Javad Larijani laughed as he described how a micro-drone could “hit him right in the navel.”
“We Fight Like Men,”
Despite brushing it off as a joke, Larijani made sure to throw in an ominous caveat: “Of course, we fight like men.”
His comment came during a televised discussion about Iranian versus American military technology. Critics say it sounded more like a threat than satire.
‘Blood Pact’ Campaign Fuels Fears of Real Plot
Iran International, a London-based outlet, reported Larijani’s comment in the context of a new campaign called Blood Pact — an online platform raising funds for “revenge” against those who “mock” Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Security analysts say it echoes past calls for retaliation.
US Secret Service Responds
Contacted by the press, the U.S. Secret Service declined to comment on “specific matters related to security intelligence” but stressed they operate in a “high-threat and highly dynamic environment.”
Trump remains under ongoing protection as a former president.
Trump Has Long Been a Target
This isn’t Iran’s first implied threat against Trump. After he ordered the 2020 drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, the IRGC vowed revenge.
In 2022, Khamenei’s official site posted a video depicting a robot and drone attempting to assassinate Trump on a golf course.
Not Just a Random Commentator
Larijani isn’t just another TV pundit, he’s a longtime regime insider and advisor to Iran’s top leadership.
His “joke” carries weight in Tehran’s power circles, adding to speculation that something more serious may be brewing beneath the surface.
Drone Warfare and Iranian Boastfulness
Iran has been flaunting its drone capabilities for years, and Larijani’s comments may have been intended to showcase military might.
But with tensions running high and recent Israeli and US strikes on Iran-linked sites, the timing is dangerously provocative.
Trump’s Sunshine Sanctuary Now a Security Concern
Trump’s Florida resort has long served as his retreat — but these threats are a reminder that even his downtime could become a battleground.
The idea of a drone strike at such a public, relaxed location ads an extra layer to the already scary idea.
Global Reaction: Joke or Warning?
While Iranian officials have a history of inflammatory rhetoric, analysts warn that such statements, even if framed as humor, contribute to an increasingly unstable global atmosphere.
Western intelligence is unlikely to shrug this off.
