Tensions between Iran and the US sharply rose this week after the government's state media broadcast what is being interpreted as a shocking international and direct threat to kill US President Donald Trump.
During the televised segment linked to pro-government demonstrations in Tehran, the state television showed a very graphic picture of Trump from the 2024 rally, where he happened to get injured.
{img}This came with an extremely haunting caption implying that an attack next time would not miss the target.
This message marked one of the most explicit and chilling warnings the country's capital has issued against any American leader in recent times.
{img}The timing of this broadcast comes amid serious unrest inside the country. Widespread protests against the regime's economic conditions and security crackdowns have already drawn massive crowds and heavy casualties, giving rise to strong criticism from Western capitals.
In reply, Trump and his advisers warned publicly that if Tehran continued to carry out violence and executions, the US would be forced to intervene.