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Iran Denies 'Trump Jr. Assassination Plot' Rumors, Cites 'Falsehoods'

Iran's Supreme National Security Council denied rumors of an assassination plot against Barron Trump, calling the reports 'falsehoods.' The denial came after a state-run video allegedly targeting Trump's son was aired, prompting U.S. security investigations. Tehran accused Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of spreading false claims.

Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, dismissed media reports of an assassination plot against Barron Trump during an interview with Al Manar TV in Lebanon. The denial followed the release of a three-minute video by Iran's state-run IRIB, which displayed locations where Barron Trump is known to stay, including Trump Tower in New York, and suggested he was under surveillance with a $10 million reward for his life. The U.S. Secret Service has been investigating the matter.

Where Sources Diverge

Reuters, Haaretz, WION, The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post, Daily News, Hindustan Times, and Oslobo-enje all report that Iran's security chief denied reports of a potential plot against Trump's son, but they do not provide specific details about the video or the content of the video.

reuters

Iran's security chief denies report about a potential plot against Trump's son

haaretz

Netanyahu's claim that son was target of Iranian assassination remains unclear

wion

‘A lie’: Iran rejects report alleging assassination plot against Trump’s son

the-times-of-israel

Iranian security chief denies potential plot to assassinate Trump’s son

jpost

Iran’s security head denies alleged plot targeting Barron Donald Trump

daily-news

Iran has denied news reports regarding a clip that mentions the possibility of an assassination plot against Baron Trump, the son of the U.S. leader, while U.S. security units at the White House closely monitor threats.

hindustan-times

‘Netanyahu has panicked Trump’: Iran security chief denies plot to kill US President's son Barron Trump

oslobo-enje

Iran denies there is a plan against Trump's son, claims it is Netanyahu's lies

Timelines

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IndependentHaaretzAug 28, 10:14 PM
Netanyahu's claim that son was target of Iranian assassination remains unclear - Haaretz

Netanyahu's claim that son was target of Iranian assassination remains unclear  Haaretz

IndependentThe Dong-a IlboAug 28, 09:58 PM
Iran Denies 'Trump Jr. Assassination Plot' Rumors: 'Falsehood'

Iran denied rumors that it had planned to assassinate Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, calling the reports 'falsehoods.' According to Fox News on the 27th (local time), Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, dismissed the media reports that claimed there was an assassination plan targeting Barron Trump during an interview with Al Manar TV in Lebanon. Earlier, CNN reported on the 24th that Iran's state-run IRIB had aired a three-minute video targeting Barron Trump on the weekend. The video began with a screen displaying the text 'Where to kill Barron Trump?' and then showed locations where Barron is known to frequently stay, such as the Trump Tower in New York. The video's end reportedly included content suggesting that Barron is under surveillance and that a reward of $10 million (approximately 137 billion won) is being offered for his life. Following the video's release, suspicions arose that Iran had planned an assassination of Barron Trump. The U.S. Secret Service has been investigating the matter.

IndependentOslobođenjeAug 28, 07:17 PM
Iran denies there is a plan against Trump's son, claims it is Netanyahu's lies

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IndependentWIONAug 28, 10:10 AM
‘A lie’: Iran rejects report alleging assassination plot against Trump’s son - WION

‘A lie’: Iran rejects report alleging assassination plot against Trump’s son  WION

IndependentHindustan TimesAug 28, 08:44 AM
‘Netanyahu has panicked Trump’: Iran security chief denies plot to kill US President's son Barron Trump | World News - Hindustan Times

‘Netanyahu has panicked Trump’: Iran security chief denies plot to kill US President's son Barron Trump | World News  Hindustan Times

IndependentDaily NewsAug 28, 07:26 AM
Iran Denies Reports of Plot to Assassinate 'Baron Trump' U.S. Security Units Monitor Closely

Iran has denied news reports regarding a clip that mentions the possibility of an assassination plot against Baron Trump, the son of the U.S. leader, while U.S. security units at the White House closely monitor threats.

IndependentJerusalem PostAug 28, 12:01 AM
Iran’s security head denies alleged plot targeting Barron Donald Trump - The Jerusalem Post

Iran’s security head denies alleged plot targeting Barron Donald Trump  The Jerusalem Post

WireReutersAug 27, 11:55 PM
Iran's security chief denies report about a potential plot against Trump's son - Reuters

Iran's security chief denies report about a potential plot against Trump's son  Reuters

IndependentThe Times of IsraelAug 27, 11:55 PM
Iranian security chief denies potential plot to assassinate Trump’s son - The Times of Israel

Iranian security chief denies potential plot to assassinate Trump’s son The Times of Israel