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Trump warns Iran of 'complete decimation' if assassination threat carried out
President Trump late Friday threatened to “decimate and destroy” Iran if it carries out a reported assassination plot against him, saying he has already directed the U.S. military to be prepared to respond. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should...
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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 Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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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
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
BRICS News
· Jun 26, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says US attack is a "reckless violation of ceasefire.
JUST IN: Iran says US attack is a reckless violation of ceasefire.@BRICSNews
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.
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Related coverage for "Trump warns Iran of 'complete decimation' if assassination threat carried out": Afghanistan Sun — Trump declares himself Irans number one target . The Young Turks — BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!. All Israel News — WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all. Daily Post Nigeria — ‘Iran will be ‘completely decimated if I’m assassinated’ – Trump. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says US attack is a "reckless violation of ceasefire.. The West Australian — Trump claims 1000 missiles aimed at Iran, if he's hurt