Trump Says U.S. Military Has Orders to Strike Iran if He Is Assassinated
U.S. President Donald Trump says he has ordered the U.S. military to launch a devastating response against Iran if he is assassinated, claiming that “1,000 missiles are locked and loaded” and aimed at the Islamic Republic.
The remarks came in a post on Truth Social, where Trump said the orders are already in place in response to what he described as ongoing threats against his life from Iran. (Reuters)
“Orders Have Been Given”
In his statement, Trump wrote that if Iran were to assassinate or attempt to assassinate him, the United States would respond with overwhelming military force.
He stated:
“1,000 missiles are Locked and Loaded… Orders have been given.”
Trump also claimed the U.S. military would “completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran” in such a scenario. (Reuters)
Rising Tensions With Iran
Trump’s comments come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following months of conflict and continued accusations that Iran has threatened current and former U.S. officials.
Iran has previously denied involvement in assassination plots targeting U.S. leaders. (Reuters)
Global Attention
The statement quickly drew international attention because of its unusually direct language and the scale of the threatened military response.
Analysts say the remarks underscore how fragile relations between the United States and Iran remain, with diplomacy continuing alongside sharp public rhetoric. (Reuters)
Bottom Line
President Donald Trump says standing military orders would trigger a massive strike against Iran if he were assassinated, claiming that 1,000 missiles are already prepared for such a response. The statement reflects the continuing high tensions between the two countries, though it remains a declaration by Trump and not an indication that military action is imminent.
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