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Iranian state TV airs video threatening Barron Trump, detailing his Xbox habits and offering $10 million bounty; Secret Service says it's aware

Iranian state TV aired a video threatening Barron Trump, detailing his Xbox habits and offering a $10 million bounty on his life. The video, linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, suggests potential vulnerabilities in his security and concludes with a chilling message: "Barron Trump, wait for us."

Metro.co.uk Metro.co.uk+2 sources24 August 2026 · 09:06 UTC
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Iranian state TV has escalated threats against Barron Trump, airing a video that details his movements and offers a $10 million bounty on his life. The video, linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), showcases AI-generated clips of Barron playing Xbox and suggests vulnerabilities in his security.1

The report claims that Barron, 20, has a "digital sanctuary" with limited communication, primarily through gaming consoles. It also alleges that a girl bypassed Secret Service protocols to gather information about him. The video includes details about his locations, including Trump Tower and his school, and highlights elements of his security detail, suggesting that agents disguise themselves as students.2

The video concludes ominously, stating, "Millions of FIFA players against Trump are waiting to receive a ten-million-dollar prize from us." This follows a previous IRGC video targeting First Lady Melania Trump, which detailed her shopping habits and security vulnerabilities. The Secret Service is aware of the threats and is investigating the situation.

Mohsen Rezai, head of Iran's national security council, has indicated that Iran may extend its strikes to U.S. companies in retaliation for economic sanctions, further escalating tensions between the two nations.

The official status of the purported bounty remains unconfirmed, but the threats reflect a disturbing trend of Iranian media targeting the Trump family.

Key Insight
“The video, linked by anti-regime journalist Niyak Ghorbani, claims to have found Barron's online Xbox, Discord, and gaming accounts, naming classmates Liam Carter and Bo Loudon. It ends with 'Millions of FIFA players against Trump are waiting to receive a ten-million-dollar prize from us.'”
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Metro.co.ukMetro.co.uk
“Iranian TV has targeted another member of ’s close family with a report suggesting how they might be assassinated.”
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YahooYahoo
“Iranian media linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has escalated its threats against President Donald Trump's family, airing a video on state TV that purportedly tracks the movements of his 20-year-old son, Barron Trump.”
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The Jerusalem PostThe Jerusalem Post
“Iranian state-affiliated TV Channel 3 has released a video threatening US President 's son, Barron Trump, detailing specific surveillance against him and offering a $10 million reward for his death, Iran International reported on Monday.”
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