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Iranian state TV airs threat against Trump referencing 2024 assassination attempt amid protests
Iranian state television broadcast a threat against US President Donald Trump, showing his 2024 assassination attempt photo with the message 'This time it won't miss,' amid ongoing protests and US warnings of military action.[1][2][3]
Why It Matters
Escalates US-Iran tensions during Iranian protests, raises assassination fears, and highlights risks of military confrontation between nuclear powers.[1][4]
Timeline
6 Events
Iran halts executions
Friday (approx. January 16, 2026)
Trump announces Iran cancelled over 800 scheduled hangings of protesters.[4]
Trump posts on Truth Social halting meetings
Tuesday (approx. January 13, 2026)
Trump posts: 'I have canceled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the senseless killing of protesters STOPS. HELP IS ON ITS WAY.'[4]
Trump threatens military intervention
January 2026
Trump warns of US military action if Iran continues crackdown on protesters.[1][2][4]
Iranian state TV airs threat to Trump
January 13, 2026
State TV broadcasts clip of Trump's 2024 assassination attempt with message 'This time, it [bullet] will not miss the target.' Broadcast shown at pro-regime gathering with signs targeting Trump.[1][2][3][4][5]
Iran protests erupt
December 28, 2025
Protests break out across Iran following collapse of the rial amid economic crisis and sanctions.[2]
Trump assassination attempt
July 13, 2024
Gunman Thomas Crooks shot at Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing his ear. Trump survived with minor injuries.[1][2]