Trump says missiles aimed at Iran if Tehran targets US president
Trump said 1,000 missiles were ready and warned of overwhelming retaliation if Iran tried to assassinate him, escalating tensions with Tehran.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, stating the United States has "1,000 missiles" locked and aimed at the Islamic Republic if Tehran attempts to assassinate him.
- Tensions escalated following statements by the Friday Prayer Policy Council calling for revenge over Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, while funeral crowds chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel."
- Poet Mohammad Rasouli declared, "From now on the shroud is our garment. I swear by your blood; Trump's murder is our responsibility," receiving loud applause from funeral mourners.
- Trump claimed military orders have been issued to keep forces on alert for one year, threatening to "completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" if assassination attempts occur.
- Despite military escalation, Trump claimed Tehran is seeking a diplomatic settlement and suggested American farmers could supply food to Iran if relations improve through negotiations.
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Trump Says 1,000 Missiles Aimed at Iran in Case of Assassination Attempt Against Him
US President Donald Trump said that 1,000 missiles are aimed at Iran ready to launch in case there is an assassination attempt against him. Photo of US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House, as his latest financial disclosure shows crypto ventures became a major source of income in 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / EPA via AMNA U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had ordered the military to be prepared to launch strikes ag…
»1000 missiles are armed«: The US President warns the regime in Tehran of the consequences of an attack on him personally. Already at the Nato summit, he had fueled speculation about his security.
A few weeks after the cease-fire between Washington and Tehran, tensions are starting to start again. Donald Trump promised a "devast" response if Iran tried to assassinate.
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