U.S. President Donald Trump stated at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Wednesday, July 8, that Iran is actively seeking to assassinate him.
The real estate mogul mentioned that he is "on every list" and that his luck may not last. According to pool reports, Trump said, "I'm on every single one of their lists, and so far I guess I've been a little bit lucky. But that maybe doesn't last very long, because that's the way it goes."
The president's warning came as hardline Iranian lawmakers in Tehran openly called for missile strikes on his location at the summit, and as mourners at the funeral of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei placed a death bounty on Trump, officials said. The funeral held Monday, July 6, featured pro-regime demonstrators displaying posters with red crosshairs over Trump's face and the phrase "Sooner or later, your heads will roll." [1]
Iranian Threats and Bounty
At Khamenei's funeral, witnesses reported chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," with protesters burning U.S. and British flags. An effigy of Trump being hanged was also displayed near the front of the funeral procession, according to footage from Tehran. The regime's desire to kill Trump traces back to the 2020 drone strike he ordered that killed Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Gen. Qasem Soleimani. [2]
U.S. intelligence repeatedly warned during the 2024 campaign that Iran was plotting to assassinate Trump, as well as former officials from his first term, in revenge for the strike. The Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted a Pakistani assassin with ties to Iran in entering the U.S. to target Trump, according to reports. [3] Federal prosecutors charged an IRGC operative with offering $300,000 to have Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton murdered on American soil. [4]
Trump's Remarks and Security Concerns
In a subsequent press conference with cabinet officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump again addressed his mortality, stating, "I may be gone too because I'm their No. 1 target. It's out all over the place."
He declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" and ordered fresh strikes after Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials. The president's musings come just days before the two-year anniversary of the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt that nearly took his life.
The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general released a report last week finding that the Secret Service missed 102 radio calls flagging gunman Thomas Crooks on a nearby roof with a long gun, and never warned agents to remove Trump from the stage. [5] A White House intelligence bulletin detailing specific methods Iran planned to use to strike the American homeland was reportedly suppressed by the administration. [6]
Ongoing Threat Landscape
Trump's security detail has been heightened amid persistent Iranian threats. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and one-time Iran envoy Brian Hook have been forced to live under round-the-clock government protection, according to reports. [4]
The threat extends beyond former officials. A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in April 2026 exposed security vulnerabilities that could increase Iran's motivation to target senior U.S. officials. [7]
The situation remains fluid as the U.S. continues military operations against Iranian targets, with no immediate resolution to the assassination risk. Iran has vowed to avenge Soleimani's death, and multiple kill teams are reportedly targeting Trump. [8]
Conclusion
Trump’s fatalistic remarks underscore the high stakes of the ongoing U.S.-Iran confrontation. With the ceasefire broken and military operations ongoing, the president’s security remains a paramount concern.
The intelligence community continues to track Iranian plots, while the White House faces scrutiny over its handling of threat warnings. As Trump himself noted, "That's the way it goes" – a recognition that in the current geopolitical climate, the risk of assassination is an accepted reality.
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