A senior Iranian official sparked international concern with a televised warning suggesting former President Donald Trump could be vulnerable to a drone attack while relaxing at his Florida resort. Mohammad-Javad Larijani, advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, described a scenario where a “micro-drone might target and strike him right in the navel” during his famous Mar-a-Lago sunbathing sessions.
The unusually specific threat, delivered with unsettling laughter during an Iranian TV discussion, immediately drew attention from U.S. security agencies. While Larijani attempted to walk back his comments by adding “we fight like men,” the imagery of precision drone technology targeting a former president on American soil raised alarm bells.
Trump responded with characteristic bravado during a Fox News interview. When asked about his sunbathing habits, he quipped, “I don’t know, maybe I was around seven or something.” His dismissive tone belied the serious security implications, as the Secret Service confirmed they operate in a “heightened threat environment” without commenting specifically on the Iranian remarks.
The exchange highlights the ongoing tension between Trump and Iranian leadership dating back to his withdrawal from the nuclear deal and the Soleimani assassination. Security experts note the threat reflects evolving dangers in an era where advanced drone technology could potentially circumvent traditional protection measures at high-profile locations like Mar-a-Lago.
