Donald Trump says Iran wants to assassinate him, telling the public that he is the “No. 1 target.” Multiple outlets report he used highly inflammatory language toward Iran, describing Iran in derogatory terms while making the claim that Iranian agents seek his death. One report notes that concerns about Trump being a possible target for Iranian action were present during his 2024 presidential campaign, when Iranian threats were discussed in the context of the political contest.
The accounts provided do not include new, independently verified evidence detailing any specific plot or operational steps linked to the claim. They also do not describe any immediate security measures announced in response. Instead, they focus on Trump’s statements and on the broader context of prior fears that he could be targeted by Iranian actors. The reports present the claim as coming directly from Trump, with the emphasis on the messaging he delivers publicly and the historical background of campaign-related concerns rather than on confirmable, detailed intelligence findings.
