Iranian leader Hassan Rahimpour Azghadi and US President Donald Trump | File Image
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News1810-01-2026, 09:08

Iranian Official Calls for 'Maduro-Style Capture' of Trump, Threatens US Operations

  • Hassan Rahimpour Azghadi, a senior Iranian official, called for the capture of US President Donald Trump.
  • Azghadi suggested Iran should retaliate for US warnings by taking action similar to the operation against Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.
  • He stated Trump "must pay the price" for his stance on Iranian protests and hoped for his capture.
  • Azghadi also suggested destructive operations inside US territory against American officials could be permissible.
  • Tensions escalate as Trump warns Iran against using lethal force on demonstrators, promising a strong US response.

Why It Matters: A senior Iranian official threatened Trump's capture and operations in the US amid escalating tensions.

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