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‘Missiles locked and loaded’: Trump issues dire warning to Iran after retaliation threat
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has stated that there will be a response to the death of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. US President Donald Trump warned of severe consequences for Iran if any attempt on his life is made. Posting on Truth Social, he wrote: “1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian government act on its threat,” Mr Trump said. Orders have already been given, and the US military is ready, willing, and able, for a one-year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran. Praise be to Allah!”
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Iran Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
"Will get much worse" if ships attacked again: Trump warns Iran of tougher response
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran that American military action would intensify if Tehran continues attacks on commercial vessels.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, 'This is in retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran. It happens again, it will get much worse!'He also shared an image of the aftermath of US strikes in Chabahar, I
The Hill
· Jul 11, 2026
Live updates: Trump warns Iran over alleged assassination plot; Housing bill now law
President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran late Friday, after the Islamic Republic reportedly plotted an assassination attempt against the president. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners...
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing
“1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, should the Iranian government act on its threat,” Trump
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump ‘goyang’ dengan ancaman Iran
WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump, mengugut untuk ‘memusnahkan’ Iran sebagai membalas ancaman Teheran yang didakwa menyasarkan beliau. Trump mengeluarkan kenyataan itu menerusi platform Truth Social selepas pegawai kanan AS menggesa Teheran membuat pengumuman secara terbuka untuk berhenti menyerang kapal di Selat Hormuz dan menjamin semua laluan di perairan berkenaan. Dalam kenyataan itu, Trump ... Read more The post Trump ‘goyang’ dengan ancaman Iran appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran threatens 'crushing response' after Trump unleashes devastating wave of US strikes
Iran has threatened a "crushing response" after the United States military ordered strikes on more than 80 targets across the country. Tehran's top military command branded the operation a "blatant act of aggression" and vowed it would resist US pressure. The warning came after US Central Command confirmed a sweeping campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure on Tuesday. A US official told Fox News the operation was a direct response to what they described as Iranian acts of international terrorism against commercial shipping.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump threatens Iran with ‘1,000 missiles’ over alleged assassination plot
WASHINGTON, July 11 (YPA) –US President Donald Trump threatened late Friday into Saturday that the United States would “completely destroy” Iran if it attempted to assassinate him or succeeded in doing so. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “There are 1,000 missiles ready to launch and aimed at the Islamic Republic []
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Related coverage for "‘Missiles locked and loaded’: Trump issues dire warning to Iran after retaliation threat": Iran Herald — "Will get much worse" if ships attacked again: Trump warns Iran of tougher response . The Hill — Live updates: Trump warns Iran over alleged assassination plot; Housing bill now law. The Hindu BusinessLine — Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing. Utusan Malaysia — Trump ‘goyang’ dengan ancaman Iran. Sky News Australia — Iran threatens 'crushing response' after Trump unleashes devastating wave of US strikes. Yemen Press Agency — Trump threatens Iran with ‘1,000 missiles’ over alleged assassination plot