Trump warns of 1,000 missiles aimed at Iran if he is assassinated

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that 1,000 missiles are 'armed and ready' and aimed at Iran, with thousands more to follow, if Tehran attempts to assassinate him. The threat, posted on Truth Social, comes after reports that Israel alerted Washington to an alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump. Source: lavozar, elmundoes

The threat

Trump stated he has given orders for the U.S. military to 'totally decimate and destroy all areas of Iran' if the Iranian government assassinates or attempts to assassinate him. He added that the order is valid for one year, subject to extensions. Source: elcaribedr The president signed the message with 'Praise be to Allah! President Donald J. Trump.' Source: hoydo

Context and disagreements

While Trump claims there is an ongoing threat, he acknowledged in a New York Post interview that there is no recent plot, though Iran has considered him a target for years. Source: elnacionalve Experts and U.S. law contradict the possibility of an automatic military response, as the government lacks a 'dead man's switch' mechanism. In the event of an assassination, Vice President JD Vance would assume command and could decide on any military action. Source: lavozar

Recent tensions escalated after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, where protesters called for Trump's death. Source: hoydo The U.S. has conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets, and Iran has attacked U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, following a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. Source: euronewses The ceasefire agreed in June appears to be unraveling.