Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Iran-Backed Militia Offers $10M for Trump's Assassination
An Iranian-backed group in Iraq has offered $10 million to anyone who kills US President Donald Trump.
They blame Trump for ordering a 2020 attack that killed important leaders from Iran and Iraq.
The group says the money comes from donations.
Trump has said the attack was necessary to remove a big threat.
The family of one of the killed leaders is upset with Trump's recent comments.
This news comes at a time when tensions between the US and Iran are high.
Trump has faced other attempts on his life before.
An Iran-backed Iraqi militia group offers $10 million for Trump's assassination.
The bounty is funded by donations from members and supporters.
The group accuses Trump of responsibility for the 2020 strike that killed Soleimani and al-Muhandis.
Trump defended the strike during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi.
The family of al-Muhandis criticized Trump's remarks and accused him of disrespect.
- Who
- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI), an Iran-backed Iraqi militia umbrella group
- What
- Announced a $10 million bounty for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump
- When
- July 18, 2026
- Where
- Iraq, with implications for the United States and regional tensions
- Why
- To hold Trump accountable for the 2020 US strike that killed Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis
Iran-Backed Militia
US Government
Justification for Bounty
Iran-Backed Militia
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) accuses Trump of responsibility for the 2020 US strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
US Government
The US government views the bounty as a serious threat and a violation of international law, emphasizing Trump's role in eliminating a major threat to regional stability.
Escalation of Tensions
Iran-Backed Militia
The militia sees the bounty as a response to Trump's actions and recent remarks, aiming to hold him accountable.
US Government
The US government sees the bounty as an escalation of tensions and a direct threat to national security, potentially leading to further conflict.
- Group Name
- Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI)
- Bounty Amount
- $10 million
- Target
- US President Donald Trump
- Reason for Bounty
- Accusations of responsibility for the 2020 US strike that killed Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis
- Funding Source
- Donations from members and supporters
- Recent Trump Remarks
- Trump defended the 2020 strike during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi
- Family Reaction
- The family of al-Muhandis criticized Trump's remarks and accused him of disrespect
- Previous Assassination Attempts
- Trump has faced previous assassination attempts during his 2024 presidential campaign