Trump says missiles aimed at Iran if Tehran targets US president
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the military to prepare for potential strikes against Iran. This follows his claim that Iran has threatened to assassinate him.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, raising concerns about potential military conflict.
July 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he had ordered the military to be prepared to launch strikes against Iran if the Iranian government carried out or attempted an assassination of the president.
The article reports on a direct statement from a political leader using wire service reporting, maintaining a neutral tone despite the inflammatory nature of the quotes.
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