Iranian Group Raises $40M Bounty for Trump Assassination Amid Rising Tensions

An alarming development has emerged from Iran, where a movement known as the "Blood Covenant" claims to have raised over $40 million as a bounty for the assassination of President Donald Trump. This crowdfunding campaign, steeped in religious rhetoric, features a chilling poster of Trump in crosshairs, urging donations to supposedly 'help establish stable peace.' A quoted verse from the Quran on the website adds a layer of religious justification to this dangerous call to action, framing it as a form of jihad.

The timing of this threat is no coincidence. It follows recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, a move that has clearly escalated tensions. Reports indicate a surge in explicit calls for Trump’s assassination from Iran’s religious and political elite, backed by fatwas issued by grand ayatollahs. These decrees label Trump as an enemy of Islam, deserving of death—a punishment that, according to the regime’s propaganda, comes with not just a hefty financial reward but also spiritual promises of Paradise.

What’s striking here is the institutional depth of this incitement. From senior clerics to regime officials and even street-level rhetoric, the message is unified and amplified across Iranian media. This isn’t just a fringe group acting out; it’s a coordinated effort with the apparent blessing of the highest echelons of power, including those close to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Allegations also point to an Iranian national, previously tied to the regime’s main propaganda network, as the mastermind behind the "Blood Covenant" website.

While the U.S. State Department has yet to issue an official response, officials within the Trump administration are reportedly aware of these grave threats. This situation underscores a volatile moment in U.S.-Iran relations, where words and actions on both sides could ignite further conflict. The audacity of such a public bounty raises serious questions about how far rhetoric can go before it turns into tragic reality.