US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is ready to…
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is ready to launch thousands of missiles at Iran and completely destroy the entire country in case of an assassination attempt on him.
Consensus
- Donald Trump stated in a Truth Social post that thousands of rockets are ready to be launched at Iran if the country attempts to assassinate him.
- Trump claimed that orders have already been issued and U.S. military forces are prepared, willing, and able to destroy all regions of Iran within one year, with possible extension.
- The U.S. has received intelligence from Israel about Iran potentially planning an assassination attempt on Trump.
- Trump stated in a prior interview with The New York Post that he had left instructions for retaliation if he were killed.
Points of divergence
- Trump said the threat of assassination has been voiced by Iran 'in many corners of the globe'. — interfax
- Trump stated that Iran currently does not have plans to assassinate him, though its leadership wants his death. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Trump Threatens to Launch Thousands of Missiles at Iran if He Is Attempted Murdered — Интерфакс
- Trump: Thousands of missiles will be launched at Iran in case of an assassination attempt — Коммерсантъ