🚨 **IRANIAN REGIME VIDEO REPORTEDLY TARGETS MELANIA AND BARRON TRUMP — SECURITY CONCERNS RAISED…**
A video released by an Iranian state-aligned news agency contains threatening imagery targeting First Lady Melania Trump and references to President Trump’s son Barron, prompting security officials to investigate.
The Tasnim News Agency, which maintains ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, released the video showing images of Melania Trump at locations throughout New York City. The footage includes overhead shots of designer stores she has visited, including Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, with target-like circles overlaid on the storefronts.
What the Video Contains
The roughly two-minute production suggests locations where operations could occur and mentions using a nerve agent to contaminate clothing the first lady might purchase. The video also names three of Melania Trump’s personal stylists and proposes financial incentives for carrying out such actions.
The video concludes with a direct reference to Barron Trump, who is 20 years old. The narrator states, “This is just the beginning. Barron Trump, wait for us.”
Security Response
The Secret Service confirmed it is aware of the video and investigates all perceived threats to its protectees, though the agency declined to discuss operational details. Both Melania Trump and Barron maintain full-time Secret Service protection.
The White House, Trump Tower in New York, the Bedminster golf club in New Jersey, and the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida remain under heightened security measures.
Pattern of Threats
This video follows other recent Iranian messaging targeting the Trump family. Last week, billboards in Tehran displayed images demanding the death of President Donald Trump and his family members.
President Trump has previously addressed the threats directly. He stated, “I’ve been on their list for a long time,” and added that he has instructed military officials to respond with significant force if any attack occurs.
This story has been updated. CNN’s staff contributed to this report.