- Iran has posted a video giving instructions to potential terrorists on how to assassinate US First Lady Melania Trump.
- In a video titled ‘How to Kill Melania Trump, Tehran allegedly encourages supporters of the Islamic Republic to target the US First Lady, while also issuing a direct threat against Barron Trump.
- The video notes that the shopping trips could be “suitable for operations by global freedom fighters.”
- Moreover, it suggests using a nerve agent to poison any clothes that Melania may purchase.
- “To contaminate the clothes you can use the nerve agent VX, an oily, odourless and tasteless liquid,” the voice-over said.
- In the last seconds of the video, 20-year-old Barron Trump is also threatened.
- The US Secret Service has acknowledged the video, telling Newsweek that it was reviewing the threat level to First Lady Melania Trump.
- “The Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees,” Nate Herring, a lead public affairs specialist with the US Secret Service’s Communications and Media Relations office, told Newsweek.
Iran has posted a disturbing video titled ‘How to Kill Melania Trump,’ which instructs potential terrorists on methods to assassinate the First Lady and threatens her son, Barron Trump.
The video suggests that shopping trips could be exploited for operations by “global freedom fighters” and even proposes using a nerve agent to poison clothing purchased by Melania.
The US Secret Service has acknowledged the video, stating it is reviewing the threat level to Melania Trump. “The Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees,” said Nate Herring, a lead public affairs specialist with the agency.8
This alarming development comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran, following a series of military strikes and retaliatory actions. The US has paused its attacks on Iran after 13 consecutive nights of strikes, while Iran has threatened to halt its retaliatory strikes if the US does not escalate its military actions.
The situation remains fluid, with both nations navigating a complex geopolitical landscape that includes ongoing discussions about Iran's nuclear program and regional security. The release of this video adds a new layer of concern regarding the safety of US officials and their families.
“The video suggests using a nerve agent to poison clothes that Melania may purchase, with a specific mention of VX. The US Secret Service confirmed they are aware of the video and are investigating the threat level to the First Lady.”
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