Tehran: A fresh controversy has erupted in global diplomatic circles after reports claimed that Iranian lawmakers are preparing to debate a proposal offering a multi-million-dollar reward for the assassination of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
According to foreign media reports, the proposed measure would set aside 50 million euros, equivalent to nearly 58 million US dollars, as a reward for anyone responsible for killing the two leaders.
The proposal is reportedly being drafted by Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee as part of what lawmakers are calling a strategic retaliation framework.
Senior Iranian legislator Ebrahim Azizi is said to be among those leading the push for the legislation, which is being linked to Tehran’s response to the February 28 military assault that reportedly killed Iran’s then-supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
Azizi has reportedly argued that those accused of planning and supporting the attack must face direct consequences, naming top American and Israeli leadership among those allegedly responsible.
Another Iranian lawmaker, Mahmoud Nabavian, has also publicly backed the proposal and indicated that parliament could soon hold a vote on the issue.
The reported move comes amid rising anti-West rhetoric from pro-regime circles, with several Iranian-linked platforms recently amplifying calls for direct retaliation against Washington and Tel Aviv.
Some cyber groups believed to have ideological alignment with Tehran have also claimed they are raising funds to target both leaders, though such claims remain unverified.
International observers view the reports as a sharp escalation in rhetoric that could further destabilise already tense relations in the region.
The development is particularly significant as diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Washington remains underway following months of military confrontation and a fragile ceasefire agreement reached earlier this year.
American officials have expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest peace proposals, describing them as inadequate and lacking substantial progress.
While the White House has not officially reacted to the reported legislation, Trump has repeatedly warned that any attempt against him would be met with severe retaliation.
Security analysts say even if the proposal remains symbolic, its political messaging could inflame tensions and complicate already difficult negotiations between Iran, the United States and its regional allies.
The reported bill is expected to face intense global scrutiny if formally tabled before Iran’s parliament in the coming days.
