Images of billboards in Tehran depicting Barron Trump and members of President Donald Trump's family with threatening messages have circulated widely on social media, adding to heightened tensions between the United States and Iran as security concerns surrounding the president continue to grow.
The images, which spread across X, Reddit and Telegram this week, show Barron Trump alongside first lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump with the word "KILLED" written across their faces in red. Another message displayed on the billboards reads, "Hey, Terrorist! Get ready to die."
The billboards surfaced days after reports of increased security precautions surrounding President Trump during his appearance at the NATO summit in Turkey, where intelligence warnings about potential Iranian threats had already drawn attention.
According to the reporting, other displays in Tehran reportedly feature a bloodied image of Trump wearing a red MAGA hat, while another uses AI-generated imagery showing Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior U.S. officials covered in blood.
The authenticity and official origin of the billboards have not been independently verified. The original report noted that the images should be treated with caution because it could not confirm who authorized the displays or whether they represent official Iranian government messaging. However, their reported placement on bridges and prominent buildings in Tehran has fueled speculation that the campaign was coordinated.
The images quickly prompted strong reactions online. One widely shared post on X stated, "Yikes, perhaps Trump shouldn't have poked the hornet's nest," while other users criticized the apparent targeting of Barron Trump, who has largely remained outside the political spotlight compared with his older siblings.
The controversy comes as reports continue to focus on alleged Iranian threats against President Trump. According to earlier reporting by The Wall Street Journal, Israeli intelligence shared information with U.S. officials suggesting Iran had discussed plans to assassinate the president. CNN later reported there was no confirmed operational plot but said U.S. officials viewed the intelligence as credible enough to warrant concern.
Nathan Sales, who served as the State Department's counterterrorism coordinator during Trump's first administration, described the security threat in stark terms. "The Iranian regime remains a clear and present danger to President Trump and to the countless other Americans it has targeted for assassination and kidnapping on American soil," he said.
