Iran Issues "Elimination" Warning to US President Trump Following Threats to Strike Strait of Hormuz
- Iran's security chief Ali Larijani threatened the United States president Donald Trump with possible elimination
- Larijani's warning to President Trump was delivered via his official Telegram channel on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- The statement raised fresh tensions between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States amid the ongoing war with Israel
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues.
Tehran, Iran - The security chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Larijani, has issued a possible elimination threat to United States president Donald Trump.
Larijani warned President Trump to “be careful not to be eliminated”.
Source: Facebook
As reported by Al-Jazeera, Larijani gave the warning in a post on his official Telegram channel on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Reactions as Iran warns Trump of elimination
@PowderKegDaily
"A sitting security official threatening the US president on Telegram? That's either a massive diplomatic incident or someone's getting fired. Either way, this escalates fast. #Iran #Trump."
@truthbitter90
"Power proves itself on the battlefield — not on Telegram. Remember he said he got him first."
@RealDeal010
"What did he say again? Sir,are you threatening us with good times?"
@Navarrete1960
"The “elimination “ will be coming from inside the house."
@SalehSa71739226
"Larijani like Ant telling elephant i.ll fly take care elephant telling I'll fly ,telling asking where are you exactly...funny "
@SamiTaki11990
"The drowning man threatens the one with the oars. "the dog that barks from its den knows that the wolf is waiting for it outside"."
@Chisky_YNWA
"I bet he's hiding bunkers while saying that."
@biplab68
"Soon he will be sipping tea with his Supreme Leader."
@romielyon
"Not Iran giving themselves fake hope."
Source: Twitter
Read Al Jazeera's X post below:
Iranian ambassador mentions US' true agenda
Recall that the Iranian ambassador to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, accused the United States of using the Gulf conflict to seize control of Iran’s oil reserves.
Raja, who insisted Iran’s leadership transition is an internal matter, condemned US and Israeli attacks on civilians
The ambassador also denied that Tehran supports terrorism in Nigeria and warned that further escalation could destabilise global energy markets.
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US, Israel get strong warning from Iran
Legit.ng earlier reported that Raja warned the United States and Israel against interfering in Iran’s internal affairs.
He reacted to remarks by former US president Donald Trump, insisting that Iran’s leadership decisions remained the exclusive responsibility of the Iranian people.
The Iranian envoy stated that the country’s leadership structure had already been determined and assured that Iran’s government and institutions continued to function effectively despite regional tensions.
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