Donald Trump says he ordered devastating Iran retaliation if he is assassinated amid Middle East tensions
Donald Trump claims he has issued standing orders for a massive military retaliation against Iran should he be assassinated. He dismissed reports of new intelligence regarding threats against his life, stating he has been a target for years.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the volatile nature of US-Iran relations and the complexities of presidential security and military command authority.
US President Donald Trump says he has left instructions for Iran to be bombed “at levels that they’ve never seen before” if he is assassinated, amid renewed concerns over threats against his life following the latest escalation in the Middle East. Speaking to the New York Post, Mr Trump dismissed reports that Israel had recently warned him of a new Iranian assassination plot, insisting Tehran had considered him a target for years. “I’ve been on their list for a long time,” Mr Trump said. “The only thing is, I’ve left instructions — if anything happens, to just literally bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before.” Mr Trump rejected suggestions the latest concerns stemmed from fresh Israeli intelligence. “No, no. Israel came up with nothing,” he said. “I’ve been No. 1 for a long time, and it’s the way life is, you know.
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