Iranian Parliament Proposal Offers Bounty for Trump's Assassination Amid Ceasefire Talks

A new proposal by the head of Iran's Parliamentary National Security Committee seeks to institutionalize threats against former U.S. President Donald Trump, offering a 50 million euro reward for his assassination. The bill frames this act as a religious and ideological mission, citing retaliation for alleged actions against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the killing of Qasem Soleimani. This development escalates tensions between Tehran and Washington, moving beyond previous rhetorical fatwas and media campaigns into legislative territory. While Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently emphasized efforts to maintain an unstable ceasefire and allow diplomatic channels during the BRICS summit, hardline elements within the Iranian parliament continue to advocate for violent retribution. The article details a history of similar threats from Iranian officials and clerics since 2021, including bounty campaigns and harsh rhetoric against U.S. and Israeli leaders. Despite denials from President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding government involvement in religious decrees against Trump, various state-affiliated figures and groups have actively promoted these assassination plots, creating a complex dynamic between diplomatic overtures and internal militant posturing.