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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump threatens complete decimation of Iran if assassinated: ‘Orders have already been given’

President Donald Trump on Friday evening announced that he has preemptively given orders for Iran’s complete decimation should the country follow through on threats to assassinate him. Trump previously told the New York Post that he has left “instructionsto just literally bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before,” if Iran kills him. The []
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Independent Journal Review
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump Says to ‘Bomb Them’ If Assassinated
President Donald Trump has left instructions to be carried out if Iran succeeds in assassinating him. “ bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before.”
Disclose.tv
· Jul 10, 2026
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Afghanistan Sun
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump declares himself Irans number one target
The US president warned that he may be gone as a result of a potential assassination attemptUS President Donald Trump has warned he could be assassinated by Iran, claiming that Tehran considers him its number one target. His comments came as a tentative ceasefire between Washington and Tehran collapsed, with fighting flaring up anew around the Strait of Hormuz.Trump made the remarks at
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...
Iran Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump says he has "left instructions" to bomb Iran if Tehran succeeds plan to assassinate 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
Al Jazeera
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran war live: Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran if it tries to kill him
US president says orders given to 'decimate and destroy all areas of Iran' if he is assassinated
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
Ya Libnan
· Jul 11, 2026
Live: Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge slain father as Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday that avenging his slain predecessor and father was “the demand of the nation” and “must certainly” take place, according to a written message released on his Telegram account. President Donald Trump earlier said the United States would “completely decimate” Iran if it attempted, or succeeded in, []
BRICS News
· Jul 11, 2026
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The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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India TV News
· Jul 11, 2026
'1000 missiles are locked and aimed at Iran': Trump warns Tehran against attempts to assassinate him
In a significant development, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said 1000 Missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow. He added that should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, me, 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.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
‘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!”
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 11, 2026
‘Iran will be ‘completely decimated if I’m assassinated’ – Trump
United States President Donald Trump says the US would completely decimate Iran if it attempts or succeeds in assassinating him. Trump issued this warning on Friday in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. According to him, 1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more [] ‘Iran will be ‘completely decimated if I’m assassinated’ – Trump
MS NOW
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump vows U.S. will ‘decimate’ Iran if it attempts to assassinate him
And Iran’s supreme leader, who has not been seen since the war began, responded by threatening to “avenge” his father’s death. The post Trump vows U.S. will ‘decimate’ Iran if it attempts to assassinate him appeared first on MS NOW.
Tehran Times
· Jun 21, 2026
‘Reducing Iran's oil exports to zero; A wish that never came true’
TEHRAN- The admission of the ineffectiveness of oil sanctions against Iran comes after the signing of the memorandum of understanding ending the war between America and the Zionist regime against Iran, voiced by American officials. This follows Mohsen Paknejad, the oil minister, having previously responded decisively to Donald Trump's maximum pressure order aimed at reducing Iran's oil exports to zero, declaring that America's maximum pressure policy on Iran's oil exports has failed and that reducing Iran's oil exports to zero is a wish they will never achieve.
All Israel News
· Jul 10, 2026
WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all
WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
US Resolution Scolds Iran for Inspectors It Lost, Silent on Bombs That Drove Them Out
A US-drafted resolution before the IAEA Board of Governors scolds Tehran for a year of blocked inspections and an unverifiable uranium stockpile. What it does not contain, Iranian officials noted, is any mention of the American and Israeli strikes that shut those facilities in the first place.
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.
Breakthrough News
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump violates ceasefire with Iran, claims deal is ‘over’
Iran claimed the US attacks were carried out in desperation to “overshadow” the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which has been attended by millions every day. Zoe. , July 9, 2026
The Tribune
· Jun 23, 2026
Iran says no visit scheduled for UN inspectors to visit bombed nuclear sites
Iran said on Tuesday that there’s been no visit scheduled for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to see nuclear sites earlier bombed by the United States. Esmail Baghaei made the comment to journalists at a news conference in Tehran, Iran’s capital. Baghaei’s remarks appear to cut against those made by US Vice []
Powerline
· Jul 11, 2026
Iranian Assassination Attempt?
President Trump says the Iranian government may try to assassinate him: “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 of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!” Trump wrote on Truth
The Daily Beast
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump Reveals Obsession With Own Death in Crazed Post
Andrew Harnik / Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has revealed his obsession with death in one of his most deranged Truth Social posts to date. Trump, 80, signed off a threat to Iran by writing “PRAISE BE TO ALLAH” in a late-night post Friday, writing that he has a thousand missiles pointed at the country should it attempt to take his life. Trump 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, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!”Read more at The Daily Beast.
JFeed
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump to New York Post: I Left Standing Orders To "Bomb Iran Never Before" If They Kill Me
Trump tells the New York Post he has long been on Iran's kill list and has instructed an unprecedented bombing response if he is assassinated, amid fresh Israeli intelligence warnings.
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 []
World Israel News
· Jun 28, 2026
Trump threatens to destroy Islamic Republic if Iran continues attacks
President Trump says US may have to 'complete the job' in Iran, warning that a new American campaign there will mark the end of the Islamic Republic. The post Trump threatens to destroy Islamic Republic if Iran continues attacks appeared first on World Israel News.
9 News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
Donald Trump announces bloody plan if he is assassinated | 9 News Australia
Donald Trump has claimed he left instructions to escalate bombing of Iran in the event if he is assassinated, after reports emerged that Israel had told him that Iran was plotting to kill him. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
The West Australian
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump claims 1000 missiles aimed at Iran, if he's hurt
In a belligerent post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump says any assassination attempt against him would result in Iran's decimation.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor
July 11 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday that avenging his slain predecessor and father was the demand of the nation and must certainly take place, according to a written message released on his Telegram account.Khamenei issued the message on the occasion of funeral ceremonies for his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held months after he was killed in the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28.
Legal Insurrection
· Jul 11, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei Vows to ‘Avenge’ His Father ‘Soon’ as Trump Warns of Swift Retaliation to Any Assassination Attempt
President Trump: 1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, ... should the Iranian Government act on its threat. The post Mojtaba Khamenei Vows to ‘Avenge’ His Father ‘Soon’ as Trump Warns of Swift Retaliation to Any Assassination Attempt first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
AllSides
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump tells The Post he's 'left instructions' should Iran assassinate him: 'Bomb them at levels' never seen before
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.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 11, 2026
US Issues Saturday Deadline for Iran to Publicly Commit to Hormuz Shipping Safety
The Trump administration has issued an urgent deadline, demanding that Iran publicly commit to halting attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following a critical Saturday meeting between Iranian and Omani diplomats in Muscat. US officials warn of “severe consequences” if Tehran does not issue the statement.
Latestly.com
· Jul 5, 2026
What Donald Trump Meant by ‘One Shot’ Remark As Iran Holds Funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
US President Donald Trump said Washington could eliminate Iran's remaining leadership with 'one shot' but would not because it wants negotiations with Tehran to continue. His remarks came during funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting a sharp response from Iran. Thousands attended the funeral as Iranian officials warned the US and Israel against further military action.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 26, 2026
Iranian official condemns US attack as ‘reckless violation of ceasefire’
Iranian official condemns US attack as ‘reckless violation of ceasefire’ Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said that Trump “has shown he has no commitment to the principles of negotiation or a ceasefire”. “This reckless violation of the ceasefire will, as always, lead to retreat and regret on their part, Azizi said on X, in response to the US strikes on Iran. “The blame game does not work anymore,” he said. The U.S. attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations once again. The failed U.S. President has shown he has no commitment to the principles of negotiation or a ceasefire. This reckless violation of the ceasefire will, as always, lead to retreat and regret on their part. The — ابراهیم عزیزی (@Ebrahimazizi33) June 26, 2026
Vanguard News
· Jul 11, 2026
‘1000 missiles locked’ – Trump says US will ‘completely decimate’ Iran I’m assassinated
President Donald Trump said Friday the United States would completely decimate Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting president. The post ‘1000 missiles locked’ – Trump says US will ‘completely decimate’ Iran I’m assassinated appeared first on Vanguard News.
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