Iran's parliament is preparing to vote on a bill that would offer a £43 .5 million (€50 million) bounty for the killing of either U.S. President Donald Trump or Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move, announced by national security commission chairman Ebrahim Azizi, is framed as retaliation for the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in recent U.S.-Israel strikes.

£43.5 million bounty proposal tabled by Iran's national security commission

According to Iranian state television, Ebrahim Azizi told lawmakers that a draft bill titled “Reciprocal action by military and security forces of the Islamic Republic” would authorize the reward. The figure matches the amount cited in the proposal – roughly €50 million – and would be paid to anyone who assassinates the U.S. president or Israeli prime minister.

Iran blames Trump and Netanyahu for Khamenei’s death

The Iranian leadership has publicly held Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu responsible for the strike that killed Ali Khamenei, describing the attack as a joint U.S.-Israel operation at the start of the current regional conflict. Azizi quoted the late leader’s supporters, saying, “As Trump ordered the killing of Ali Khamenei, he himself should be dealt with by every Muslim and every free person.”

Parliamentary vote expected amid heightened regional tensions

The proposed bounty is set to be debated in the Majlis within days, as Iran’s political elite grapple with escalating hostilities in the Middle East. If passed, the legislation would mark an unprecedented state‑sanctioned assassination incentive, raising concerns among Western allies about the potential for proxy attacks.

International reaction and legal implications

Western officials have not yet issued an official response, but diplomatic sources say the proposal could violate multiple international conventions against state‑sponsored terrorism. as the vote approaches, analysts warn that even the discussion of such a bounty could inflame anti‑U.S. and anti‑Israeli sentiment across the region.

Who will enforce the £43.5 million reward?

The bill is vague on the mechanisms for verifying a successful hit and disbursing the money, leaving open questions about which Iranian agency would manage the program and how it would avoid detection by global financial watchdogs.