The militia group “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” has announced a $10 million bounty for the assassination of U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports from Shafaq News. The group claims the funds were raised through voluntary contributions from fighters and supporters, citing Trump’s recent remarks regarding his role in the 2020 deaths of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis as the primary driver for the decision.
Origins of the $10 Million Bounty
The threat follows a meeting this week between Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, where Trump discussed his role in the 2020 drone strike in Baghdad that killed Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. The “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” issued a formal statement declaring that the reward would be paid to any individual, group, or organization that successfully carries out an attack against Trump.
This development marks a response from the militia, which frames the bounty as a response to Trump’s public acknowledgment of his involvement in the 2020 military operation. The group characterizes the reward as a collective effort, emphasizing that it was financed by its own members and supporters rather than state-level funding.
Did you know?
The 2020 drone strike in Baghdad resulted in the deaths of Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
Political Fallout and Domestic Tensions in Iraq
The family of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis issued a statement condemning both Trump’s recent comments and the response from Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. According to Shafaq News, the Prime Minister suggested that the 2020 killings occurred before his involvement in politics, effectively distancing his administration from the controversy.
Al-Muhandis’s family criticized this stance, stating, “That which detaches itself from its country’s honorable past severs its link to its people’s roots.
Security Implications of Rhetorical Escalation
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq”?
It is a Shia militia group operating in Iraq.
What triggered the current bounty announcement?
The group cited public comments made by Donald Trump regarding his role in the 2020 strike that killed Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
How did the Iraqi government respond?
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi reportedly distanced himself from the 2020 events, an act that drew sharp criticism from the family of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
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