Trump wears Make Iran Great Again hat following Maduros abduction

January 5, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Trump wears Make Iran Great Again hat following Maduros abduction

US President Donald Trump Reiterates Threats Against Iran

In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump warned that the United States would take military action against Iran if security forces kill anti-government protesters. The warning was made after Trump’s visit to Venezuela, where US forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Trump, shared a photo of the president wearing a hat with the slogan “Make Iran Great Again” on social media platform X. The hat appears to be a nod to regime change in Iran and was also displayed during an interview with Fox News earlier this week.

Trump reiterated his threat against Iran, stating that if security forces kill protesters, the US would respond “very hard”. Iranian officials have dismissed Trump’s threats, warning they will confront any US attacks against their country.

In June, the US joined Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear sites, and Iran responded by firing missiles at a US airbase in Doha. A ceasefire was reached shortly after the incident. However, last week, Trump threatened to renew the war if Iran tries to rebuild its nuclear programme or missile arsenal.

The situation remains tense, with speculations surrounding whether Iran may be Trump’s next target. The US operation in Venezuela has raised concerns about potential future conflicts.

Source: Al Jazeera