Iranian TV issues chilling Trump assassination threat amid US military action reports; ‘bullet won’t miss'

An Iranian TV channel issued a chilling threat against President Donald Trump on Wednesday

Published on: Jan 15, 2026, 02:27:46 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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An Iranian TV channel issued a chilling threat against President Donald Trump on Wednesday. It broadcast a photo of the 79-year-old during the 2024 Butler rally, with a message reading: “This time it will not miss the target.” The text was in reference to the assassination attempt on Trump on July 13, 2024.

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This comes only hours after Reuters reported that the Trump administration has decided on a military strike against Iran. The news agency cited two European officials to add that US military intervention appeared likely. One of them said that it could take place within 24 hours. There is no official statement on the matter.

Iranian TV's threat against Trump

Israeli-American journalist Emily Schrader shared a screenshot of a tweet showing a split screen of Iranian state TV. A crowd of people could be seen on the left side, and a photo of Trump appeared on the right. A message in Persian read: “This time, the bullet won't miss.”

Back in 2022, Tehran made a similar threat by posting a video depicting an assassination attempt on the US president at his Mar-a-Lago golf course.

‘Killings have stopped’

Meanwhile, Trump said on Wednesday that he was informed ‘on good authority’ that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has indicated fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters.

Trump's claims, which were made with few details, come as he’s told protesting Iranians in recent days that ‘help is on the way’ and that his administration would ‘act accordingly’ to respond to the Iranian government.

But Trump has not offered any details about how the US might respond, and it wasn’t clear if his comments Wednesday indicated he would hold off on action.

“We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping -- it’s stopped -- it’s stopping,” Trump said at the White House while signing executive orders and legislation. “And there’s no plan for executions, or an execution, or executions -- so I’ve been told that on good authority.”

(With inputs from the Associated Press)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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