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Iran-US war latest: Trump reveals he’s ‘left instructions’ in case he’s assassinated with dire consequences for Tehran

Both sides traded strikes this week over the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
'Bomb them like they've never seen before': Trump says he has "left instructions" if Iran succeeds in assassinating him
Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he has 'left instructions' to launch a massive military action against Iran, if Tehran succeeds in the plan of assassinating him, while stressing that the country would be bombed 'at levels they have never seen before', New York Post reported. Speaking in an interview with New York Post, Trump highlighted that he has be
The Hill
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump 'left instructions' to bomb Iran 'at levels that they've never seen' if he's assassinated
President Trump on Friday claimed he has left instructions to bomb Iran “at levels that they’ve never seen before” should Tehran assassinate him. “I’ve been on their list for a long time. That’s what we’re dealing with,” he told the New York Post. “The only thing is, I’ve left instructions — if anything happens, to...
Off The Press
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump says he’s ‘left instructions’ should Iran succeed in assassinating him
President Trump on Friday told The Post he has “left instructions” should Iran succeed in their plots to assassinate him — and there’ll be hell to pay. “I’ve been on their list for a long time. That’s what we’re dealing with,” he said. “ The only thing is, I’ve left instructions — if anything happens, []...Click to read more
Disclose.tv
· Jul 10, 2026
[Media] NEW - Trump gives military orders, that if Iran assassinates him, to "just litera [...]
NEW - Trump gives military orders, that if Iran assassinates him, to just literally bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/hyupuxcdg7/@disclosetvDisclose.tvTrump says he's 'left instructions' should Iran assassinate himBreaking news from around the world.
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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BRICS News
· Jul 10, 2026
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JUST IN: President Trump says he left instructions to 'bomb Iran like they've never seen before' if Iran assassinates him.@BRICSNews
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