HomeNext Trump's mega warning on Iran's 'assassination' plan: '1,000 missiles locked, loaded' Trump's mega warning on Iran's 'assassination' plan: '1,000 missiles locked, loaded' Updated on: Jul 11, 2026, 09:27:44 IST By Priyanshu Priya Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link US President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a stark warning to Iran, claiming that "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded" and aimed at the country if Tehran attempts to assassinate him.
‘1,000 missiles locked and loaded’: Trump says Iran will face devastating response to any assassination attempt (REUTERS) In a strogly worded statement on TruthSocial, he said that the US military was prepared to “completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran” for a period of one year, subject to extension, if Iran acted on what he described as threats made in “many corners of the globe” to assassinate the “sitting President of the United States of America.” “Orders have already been given, and the U.S.
Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran.” the US President added.
TruthSocial Trump's remarks appeared to be a response to comments made during the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, where speakers reportedly called for the US president's assassination, just weeks after a June 17 ceasefire eased tensions following the recent conflict involving Tehran, Tel Aviv and Washington.
US' warning over Hormuz Even as negotiations continue to end the conflict that erupted on February 28, the United States has stepped up pressure on Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.
The Trump administration has demanded that Tehran publicly guarantee the safety of commercial vessels and halt attacks on ships transiting the strategic waterway, warning that there would not be a "good outcome" if it failed to comply.
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