Tehran / Washington — May 16, 2026
Iranian media reports claiming that a proposal involving a €50 million reward connected to the assassination of US President Donald Trump could be introduced in Iran’s parliament have triggered widespread international attention and concern.
According to reports published by Iran Wire and other regional outlets, the proposal is allegedly linked to a draft plan titled “Counter-Action,” reportedly prepared by Iranian military and security agencies.
The reported proposal is said to include a reward equivalent to €50 million in connection with calls for action against Trump, although Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed any parliamentary vote or formal approval process.
Iranian Committee Chairman Referenced in Reports
Iran Wire reported that Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, announced that a draft framework had been prepared by security agencies.
The reports claim the proposal could be formally presented before lawmakers in the coming period.
No official statement from Iran’s foreign ministry or the office of the Iranian president has publicly verified the details contained in the reports.
Heightened US-Iran Tensions Continue
The reports emerge amid already heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over regional security issues, sanctions, military operations and nuclear policy disputes.
Relations between the United States and Iran have remained deeply strained since the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani during Trump’s first presidency.
Iranian officials and hardline political groups have repeatedly vowed retaliation over Soleimani’s killing, while Washington has maintained strong sanctions and security pressure against Tehran.
International Attention Focused on Escalatory Rhetoric
Security analysts say reports involving threats or bounty-related rhetoric against political leaders are likely to draw serious international scrutiny due to their potential impact on diplomatic stability and global security.
At the time of publication, US authorities had not publicly commented on the latest Iranian media reports.
The authenticity, legal status and potential parliamentary support for the reported proposal also remain unclear.
Observers note that inflammatory rhetoric between Iran and the United States often intensifies during periods of heightened geopolitical friction in the Middle East.
No Independent Confirmation Yet
There has been no independent confirmation from international organizations or Western intelligence agencies regarding the alleged proposal.
Analysts caution that reports circulating through regional media should be viewed carefully until formally verified by official government channels.
The development is expected to further intensify diplomatic attention on US-Iran relations at a time when broader regional tensions involving security, energy markets and military activity remain elevated.
