U.S. Secret Service Aware of Iranian Threat Against Barron Trump

The U.S. Secret Service said it is aware of an apparent Iranian threat against Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump. A video affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly offered a $10 million bounty and claimed his movements were fully monitored. The agency confirmed it is investigating the threat.

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US Secret Service 'aware' of threats to Barron Trump

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The agency confirmed it was aware of the IRGC-affiliated broadcast on the US president's youngest son, which claimed a $10m bounty and alleged his movements were "fully monitored".

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Euronews Published 26 August 2026

US Secret Service probes Iranian video threatening Barron Trump

The agency confirmed it was aware of the IRGC-affiliated broadcast on the US president's youngest son, which claimed a $10m bounty and alleged his movements were "fully monitored".

TIME Published 26 August 2026

What to Know About the Apparent Iranian Threat Against Barron Trump

Sky Published 26 August 2026

US Secret Service 'aware' of threats to Barron Trump

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