US President Donald Trump told The New York Post that he left… (трамп · иран · сша)
US President Donald Trump told The New York Post that he left instructions in case Iran kills him.
Consensus
- Donald Trump stated that he is 'number one' on Iran's list for assassination.
- Trump said he has left instructions to bomb Iran with great force if he were killed.
- Trump downplayed the threat to his life and expressed indifference toward it.
- The statements were made during a press conference in Ankara.
Points of divergence
- Trump said 'I hope you will miss me' after mentioning being on Iran's hit list. — tg_varlamov_news
- Trump claimed Israel found no evidence of an assassination plot, despite reports from The Wall Street Journal and CNN about Israeli intelligence sharing new information with the U.S. regarding a specific Iranian plan to assassinate him. — meduza
- The U.S. conducted airstrikes on over 80 targets in Iran the previous night in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting air defense systems, radar stations, anti-ship missile complexes, and more than 60 small boats. — vm
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it retaliated against U.S. military sites in the Middle East after the U.S. strikes. — vm
- On July 7, the U.S. revoked a previous license for oil operations with Iran and issued a new one that bans new deals and requires completion of existing ones by July 17. — vm
Coverage (6 sources)
- Trump claims he ordered Iran to be 'bombed' in case of his death — Varlamov News
- Trump says he ordered Iran to be bombed in case of his death — Meduza
- Trump Orders Unprecedented Force Against Iran If Anything Happens to Him — Вечерняя Москва
- Trump says he has prepared for attempts on his life by Iran — Интерфакс
- 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