President Donald Trump stated on July 11, 2026, that the United States would respond severely if Iran attempted to assassinate him. In a post on Truth Social, Trump mentioned that 1,000 missiles are prepared to target Iran in response to any threats against him. He indicated that he had directed the U.S. military to be ready to retaliate if necessary. Trump's comments followed reports from Israeli intelligence suggesting that Iran was considering a new assassination plot against him. He claimed to be Iran's top target and mentioned that he had left instructions for a strong military response if an assassination attempt were successful. The U.S. Secret Service has recommended changes to Trump's travel plans for security reasons amid renewed tensions with Iran, which has sought his assassination since the 2020 military strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Recent Iranian actions, including attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, have led to increased U.S. military responses.
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Trump warns of severe retaliation against Iran over assassination threats
President Trump warned that the U.S. would retaliate severely against Iran if there were an assassination attempt against him. His comments came after reports of a potential plot by Iran, and he stated that the military is prepared for action. The situation has escalated due to recent Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump warns of severe retaliation against Iran over assassination threats