The United States Secret Service is investigating an Iran-linked video that reportedly identified Melania Trump as a target for assassination, according to the Baltimore Sun.
The threat comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with U.S. officials growing increasingly concerned about Iranian plots targeting American political figures.
Iran has previously been linked to threats against former President Donald Trump, and intelligence officials have warned that such threats have not diminished since his return to office.
The nature of the video and the specific details of its contents have not been fully disclosed publicly, as federal investigators continue to assess the credibility of the threat.
The Secret Service routinely investigates all threats against current and former first families, and protocols for protecting Melania Trump would be reviewed in light of the reported video.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain at a historic high, with ongoing disputes over nuclear negotiations, regional proxy conflicts, and economic sanctions driving friction between the two governments.
Iran has denied involvement in previous assassination plots linked to its government, though American and allied intelligence agencies have repeatedly attributed such operations to Iranian state actors.
The reported threat against Melania Trump marks a significant escalation in the pattern of alleged Iranian targeting of individuals connected to the Trump administration.
Congressional leaders have previously called for stronger deterrent measures against Iran following a series of alleged plots uncovered by U.S. intelligence services targeting American citizens.
Federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, are expected to coordinate with the Secret Service as the investigation into the reported video continues.
The White House has not issued a formal public statement in response to the reported threat at this time, though officials are said to be monitoring the situation closely.
