Trump called himself the 'number one target' for Iran and stated… (трамп · иран · сша)
Trump called himself the 'number one target' for Iran and stated that he could be killed. US President Donald Trump, during a speech at the NATO summit in Ankara, declared himself Iran's number one target, noting that as a result, 'he may not become [President]'.
Consensus
- Donald Trump stated he is Iran's top target for assassination.
- Trump expressed that he is not afraid of being killed despite the threat.
- The U.S. conducted military strikes on over 80 targets in Iran following Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran responded to U.S. strikes by attacking American military sites in the Middle East.
Points of divergence
- The U.S. revoked a previously issued license for oil operations with Iran and replaced it with one that bans new deals and requires completion of existing ones by July 17. — vm
- Trump made the statement about being Iran's top target during a press conference in Ankara, not at the NATO summit. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Trump Calls Himself 'Number One Target' for Iran and Says He Could Be Killed — Вечерняя Москва
- Donald Trump Suggests Iranian Authorities May Attempt to Assassinate Him — Интерфакс