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Al Bawaba
4 days ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Iranian official calls for Trump's assassination, claiming legal and religious justification
ALBAWABA - A well-known Iranian politician caused a stir around the world when he openly called for the killing of former U.S. President Donald Trump, saying that it was both legal and religiously right to do so. The offensive comments were made by Mohammad Javad Larijani, who is currently the head of the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences and used to be the top official in Iran's court. He said them at a mourning event in Tehran for the victims of a recent Israeli rocket strike. Larijani said that Trump is a "legitimate target" because of what he called "institutional terrorism" in the United States against Iran. He backed up what he said with fatwas from more than 400 preachers that supposedly support the move. Later, in a TV interview, Larijani said it again: "Trump can't lie in the sun at Mar-a-Lago anymore..." It's that easy for a small drone to hit him. People all over the world quickly criticized what he said, and Trump even responded with sarcasm: "I haven't been in the sun since I was seven." "I'm not sure if that was a threat." The comments come at a time when emotions are high between Washington and Tehran. The Iran nuclear deal is still on hold, and battles in the region are getting worse. Analysts say that this kind of talk from high-level officials could lead to more open conflict between the two countries and hurt efforts to mediate diplomatically. Javad Larijani, senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, says that targeting Trump is both legally and religiously justified. He claimed the U.S. has pursued a policy of assassinating political, military, and scientific figures, making retaliation against Trump legitimate. — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) July 25, 2025 Larijani is known for being close to powerful people in Iran. He used to be Iran's spokesman in the court for human rights problems. His latest words show a big change toward stubborn resistance. Some experts see this as a sign that the Iranian government is under more and more pressure from within, and they see it as a move away from negotiation and toward conflict.
The Independent
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Trump laughs off Iran official's ‘sunbathing' assassination threat
An Iranian official, Mohammad-Javad Larijani, suggested Donald Trump could be attacked by a drone while sunbathing at his Mar-a-Lago mansion. Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran 's supreme leader, made the remarks on Iranian state television, implying a drone could target Trump. Donald Trump laughed off the apparent threat during a Fox News interview, stating he has not sunbathed since childhood. The exchange follows a significant US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict, including the bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities. Despite ongoing tensions and Trump's threats of further strikes, talks between Washington and Tehran are set to resume, with Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian indicating openness to American investors.
The Independent
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Senior Iranian official claims Tehran could assassinate Trump ‘while he sunbathes in Mar-a-Lago'
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice An Iranian official has suggested that Donald Trump could be attacked by Tehran while sunbathing at his Mar-a-Lago mansion. In an interview with Iranian state television, former senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mohammad-Javad Larijani suggested the US President could be attacked with a drone while at his Florida estate. 'Trump has done something so that he can no longer sunbathe in Mar-a-Lago," Mr Larijani said, according to London-based outlet Iran International. "As he lies there with his stomach to the sun, a small drone might hit him in the navel. It's very simple.' open image in gallery Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago compound ( Getty Images ) Later in an interview on Fox News, the remarks were put to Trump, who laughed off the apparent threat. Host Peter Doocy asked the president when he last went sunbathing. A smiling Trump replied: 'It's been a long time. I don't know, maybe I was around seven or so. I'm not too big into it.' He added: 'I guess it's a threat. I'm sure it's not a threat, actually, but perhaps it is.' The exchange comes two weeks after the U.S. dramatically intervened in the 12-day war between Israel and Iran by bombing Tehran's three nuclear facilities. Visiting the White House this week, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Trump for assisting Israel in its campaign against Iran. Trump has repeatedly declared that the U.S. bombing of three of Iran's nuclear sites had "obliterated" them, though some experts have questioned the extent of the damage and raised the possibility that Iran had secreted away part of its enriched uranium stockpile before the strikes. An Israeli official said intelligence indicated that Iran's enriched uranium remained at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, the sites that the U.S. hit last month, and had not been moved. open image in gallery Trump laughed off the comments ( Getty Images ) Talks between Washington and Tehran are set to resume in Norway this week, and on Monday Trump said he would like to lift sanctions on Iran at some point. In an eye-catching post on X suggesting Tehran sees economic ties as a potential element in any deal, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei believed American investors can come to Iran with "no obstacles to their activities". But Pezeshkian said trust would be an issue going forward in the relationship between the two countries in an interview on the weekend with Tucker Carlson. Trump has repeatedly threatened further strikes on Iran if Khamenei does not end the country's nuclear enrichment program. With additional reporting from Reuters
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Try But Mr Donald, You Won't…': Iran's New Ultimatum To Trump Amid Nuclear Deal Tussle With US
Iran has issued a new and direct warning to the United States, cautioning against military escalation. A former senior adviser to Supreme Leader Khamenei, Mohammad Javad Larijani, warned that all U.S. bases, airspace, and strategic assets could become targets if war breaks out. Larijani also slammed the U.S. for trying to restrict Iran's uranium enrichment, calling it an attack on scientific progress. The Iranian Foreign Ministry echoed the defiance, warning Germany, France, and the UK against any new sanctions. Tehran insists Washington has no right to control or limit Iran's nuclear development. Read More
