Iran-Aligned Militia Offers $10 Million Bounty for Donald Trump

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella coalition of Iran-aligned militias, announced a $10 million bounty for the assassination of US President Donald Trump on July 16, 2026. The group stated the reward is open to any individual, group, or institution that kills the president or facilitates such an operation. The organization claimed the funds were collected through donations from its members and supporters.

This escalation follows a White House meeting between Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi. During the meeting, Trump defended his role in the 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq characterized these remarks as "criminal boasting."

The threat occurs amid a broader military conflict between the US and Iran, characterized by resumed US strikes, naval blockades, and intensified drone attacks by proxy groups against US interests in Iraq and Syria. Recent activity includes drone attacks targeting the US consulate in Erbil, which were intercepted by coalition forces.