Iran Official Threatens Trump With Drone Strike Amid Rising Assassination Concerns

Iranian official Mohammad-Javad Larijani publicly threatened President Donald Trump with a potential drone strike at his Mar-a-Lago residence, escalating tensions amid ongoing conflicts involving Iran and Israel. Despite the seriousness of the threat, Trump responded with humor and downplayed the danger, while the Secret Service affirmed they provide the highest level of protection amid a dynamic threat environment. This threat follows a prior assassination attempt on Trump in 2024 and coincides with Iran-backed groups raising funds to assassinate him, accumulating $40 million toward a $100 million goal. The U.S. State Department condemned Iran's threats, warning Tehran that such actions would be extremely unwise, especially given the current administration's readiness to use targeted force against Iranian leaders. A recent UK parliamentary report also highlights Iran's increased assassination and intimidation campaigns targeting dissidents on British soil, reflecting a broader pattern of aggressive behavior by the Iranian regime beyond nuclear concerns. These developments underscore heightened security concerns for Western leaders amid escalating Iranian hostility and regional instability.