US President Donald Trump on Friday warned that the United States would “completely decimate” Iran if it attempted or carried out an assassination against the sitting US president. The remarks, made on his social media platform Truth Social, come amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran and follow recent reports of alleged threats against Trump.
Trump Issues Strong Warning to Iran
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran would face devastating military consequences if it acted on what he described as assassination threats directed at the US president.
He claimed that “1,000 missiles are locked and loaded” and aimed at Iran, adding that thousands more would immediately follow if any assassination attempt were carried out.
Trump also stated that military orders had already been issued and that US forces would remain prepared to respond for up to one year, with the option of extending that timeframe if necessary.
Trump Threatens Overwhelming Military Response
According to Trump, the United States military stands “ready, willing, and able” to launch a large-scale response if Iran were to target the US president.
He warned that any assassination attempt would trigger an immediate military retaliation and said the United States would “completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran.”
However, Trump did not provide evidence to support his claim that Iran was actively planning an assassination attempt.
US-Iran Tensions Remain High
Relations between the United States and Iran have remained strained for years over issues including regional security, economic sanctions, Iran’s nuclear program, and military confrontations across the Middle East.
Trump’s latest statement adds to the escalating rhetoric between the two countries and is expected to draw international attention as governments continue monitoring developments affecting regional stability.
No Immediate Response from Iran
At the time of publication, neither the Iranian government nor US national security officials had issued an immediate public response to Trump’s latest remarks.
The statement comes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain elevated, with policymakers and global markets closely watching developments between Washington and Tehran.