Iranian paper lists Trump, European leaders as targets

A hardline Iranian newspaper published an alleged target list on July 12, 2026 naming former US president Donald Trump and several European leaders, the paper said. The report said Tehran is stepping up military and diplomatic retaliation after recent US strikes. Market reaction pending.

Alleged target list names Trump

The newspaper said the list identified foreign political figures it described as legitimate targets and that it had announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The paper framed the actions as retaliation for the strikes; the reporting attributed operational intent to unnamed sources within state-aligned circles.

The developments follow a recent cycle of limited strikes by US forces and subsequent Iranian responses, the newspaper said. Iranian governmental spokespeople have not issued a corroborating, publicly available statement as of this bulletin.

If authorities move to close or disrupt transit through the Strait, the mechanism for economic impact is direct: shipping reroutes and higher insurance and freight rates raise the cost and risk of energy shipments. That would quickly feed into short-term energy price volatility and regional insurance premia, and could prompt naval escorts or coalition security measures.

Expect official confirmations or maritime advisories in the coming 72 hours; monitor statements from Iranian naval and foreign ministry channels through July 15, 2026 for any formal change in transit status or operational orders.