Iran Airs Clip of 2024 Assassination Attempt To Warn Donald Trump, Says “This Time The Bullet Won’t Miss” (X@FrontalForce)
New Delhi: Iran's state TV recently showed a broadcast that created a stir from Washington to West Asia. This message came at a time when US-Iran relations were already going through a very tense period. Iran's state TV, in a departure from conventional language, showed a clear and sharp message, accompanied by an image of an attack scheduled for 2024, saying, "This time the bullet will not miss the target." The broadcast came amid already heightened tensions with the US and raised serious concerns internationally.
Government broadcasts showed a scenario of a failed attack in 2024. A powerful message was also slid along with the image. The message was directly targeted at the US president, Donald Trump.
By airing an image of President Trump after the attempted assassination, Iran’s state TV is issuing a direct threat to the United States and to President Trump: “This time, the bullet won’t miss.” says the sign in Persian. pic.twitter.com/BDj7zn8wRs
— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) January 14, 2026
The broadcast occurred at a time when there were reports of large-scale protests and repression inside Iran. American diplomacy and rhetoric had intensified tensions. Analysts said Tehran sometimes also tries to drum up internal public support with aggressive messages.
American media and some diplomatic sources described the broadcast as condemnable. Analysts are calling this a step to further deteriorate relations. No official US military action was confirmed.
Experts said that subversive statements increase the possibilities of military options. Yet international pressure and diplomatic mediation have also brought constructive stagnation. Security advisors and intelligence reports are keeping an eye on this.
Such provocation will increase tension in the Middle East. Diplomatic activity will intensify in friendly countries. Local military defense and diplomatic activity may increase.
Some of Iran's state-backed media have also taken a hardline stance in the past. This new transmission is believed to be just another sample. Experts consider this a sign of alertness.
The reaction of America and its allies will be closely monitored. A combination of diplomacy, economic pressure, and a media war is expected. The international community has expressed vigilance to monitor the situation.
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