Iranian leader Javad Larijani threatened President Trump with a drone attack at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Trump responded, "I don't sunbathe." The matter is believed to be linked to the assassination of Soleimani.
Iran-Trump: The ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States are once again in the spotlight. This time, the matter is linked to a statement by Javad Larijani, an advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in which he threatened former US President Donald Trump with a drone attack. He stated that Trump is no longer safe even at his Florida residence, 'Mar-a-Lago,' and that it would be very easy to attack him with a drone if he went out to sunbathe.
Trump's retort - I don't even sunbathe
Donald Trump responded to this threat with a laugh in an interview. When asked if he considered it a serious threat and when was the last time he sunbathed, he replied, "A long time ago. Probably when I was seven years old. I'm not interested in sunbathing." He added that it was indeed a threat, but he didn't think it was actually dangerous, although it couldn't be ruled out.
Javad Larijani's statement and its meaning
In a statement on Iranian TV, Javad Larijani targeted Trump, saying, "Trump can no longer sunbathe at Mar-a-Lago. When he is lying on his stomach in the sun, a small drone can come and fall on him. It's very easy." This statement was seen as a direct warning, raising serious questions about Trump's security.
The matter is linked to the assassination of Soleimani
This threat is being linked to the assassination of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a US drone strike in 2020. The order for that attack was given by then-President Donald Trump. Iran is still trying to avenge this assassination.
Blood Pact and the politics of revenge
According to a report by Iran International, an online platform called 'Blood Pact' has started raising funds against those who insult Khamenei. The names of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have come up in this context. It is reported that in this campaign, clerics have sought support from Muslims for the assassination of Trump and Netanyahu.
US agencies on alert
US intelligence agencies have long been aware that Iran's Revolutionary Guard is planning to assassinate Trump. This is why US security agencies are taking Trump's security seriously. His security has been continuously improved, and vigilance is being maintained, keeping in mind the possibility of any attack.
US attack on Iranian nuclear sites
Recently, the US, along with Israel, attacked three major Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-buster bombs. The US claimed that this caused heavy damage to the Iranian nuclear program. However, Iran says that they had moved the uranium material elsewhere before the attack and that the attack was not very effective.
