US Secret Service issues horror update as Iran threatens to kill Trump's son
US Secret Service issues horror update as Iran threatens to kill Trump's son Iran has threatened Trump's youngest son. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Antonio Scancariello , News Reporter 12:23, Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Updated: 12:25, Tue, Aug 25, 2026 Iran has threatened Barron Trump. (Image: Social media) A video aired by the Iranian state broadcaster appeared to threaten the youngest son of American President Donald Trump and placed a $10 million bounty on him. The US Secret Service said it is aware of the video, which was shared by an IRGC-affiliated media , and asked: "Where and how should we kill Barron Trump?" Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the latest news from around the world and more Subscribe Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy The video also appeared to share locations allegedly visited by Mr Trump's son, adding that his movements are being "fully monitored". Threats were also previously made to First Lady Melania Trump . In a statement to CNN , Nate Herring told CNN: “The US Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees. Out of concern for operational security, we do not discuss matters of protective intelligence.” Iran 'puts $10million bounty on Barron Trump's head' as chilling video says 'wait for us' Serial killer who raped victims and stitched eyes open after murders The video was shared by an Iranian state media. (Image: IsraelWarRoom/X) The CNN also said that a federal law enforcement source told them the video is part of a campaign of videos from Iran targeting the Trump family and Trump himself. The US broadcaster also added that its source said "protective operations are constantly adjusted based on a range of security information from the Secret Service, other agencies, police, and other countries". Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Recently, Iran has also hit out at Donald Trump's threats of an "economic D-Day" against the country. The US President said on Truth Social that the US would begin "the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country". Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT As tensions remain high in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, Mr Trump added there would be economic consequences for any "country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran ". Iran's Foreign Ministry replied with a statement published by state broadcaster IRIB, and also said that those who impose economic levies against the country "are liable to prosecution and punishment ." Mr Trump also seemed to suggest he could soon be "declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States" . Posting on Truth Social, Mr Trump shared a map highlighting the strait with a caption reading "New U.S. Territory". Donald Trump USA Iran Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments