‘1,000 missiles locked, loaded’: Trump's big warning over calls to kill him at Khamenei funeral
President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening military retaliation if the country attempts to assassinate him. This follows reports of threats made during the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, amid ongoing tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The escalation of rhetoric between the US and Iran poses a significant risk to global geopolitical stability and international shipping routes.
US President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a stark warning to Iran, claiming that "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded" and aimed at the country if Tehran attempts to assassinate him.In a strogly worded statement on TruthSocial, he said that the US military was prepared to “completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran” for a period of one year, subject to extension, if Iran acted on what he described as threats made in “many corners of the globe” to assassinate the “sitting President of the United States of America.”“Orders have already been given, and the U.S. 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.” the US President added.
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