Iran Escalates Threats Against Trump, Offers $100 Million Reward for His Death

Amid the funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Iranian regime has intensified its threats against former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mohsen Rezaei, an advisor to Khamenei, declared that both leaders will face severe punishment for the damage they caused, describing Netanyahu as an international criminal who must be held accountable. Rezaei also dismissed prospects for successful negotiations with the U.S., blaming Americans for undermining talks and emphasizing the revolution's goals of military defense, punishment of Trump and Netanyahu, and regional liberation from Israel and the U.S.

The hardline newspaper Kayhan, closely aligned with the regime, published a headline stating, "I want Trump's head," with editor Hossein Shariatmadari calling for Trump, his associates, and pilots allegedly involved in Khamenei's assassination to be declared enemies of life and killed wherever found. Shariatmadari demanded that Tehran officially offer a financial reward for Trump's assassination, claiming over $100 million has already been raised for this purpose. He further urged Iranian negotiators to make Trump's extradition to Iran for trial and punishment a precondition for any future agreements and to refuse any dialogue with Trump or his representatives.

These calls for revenge and the display of such messages alongside Khamenei's funeral events are intended to signal to the Iranian public that the leader's death marks not an end but a continuation of the revolutionary mission. The regime uses the mourning period to demonstrate strength and reinforce its commitment to retaliatory actions against perceived enemies.