Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if it tries to have him killed
US President Donald Trump said orders have been given to "decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" if any attempt is made to kill him. The remarks come amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran and recent reports of an alleged assassination plot against him.
US President Donald Trump said he has given orders to "decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" if an attempt is made to assassinate him, escalating rhetoric amid the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran.
The remarks follow recent reports citing intelligence assessments of an alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump, claims Iranian officials have not confirmed. Trump has repeatedly said further US strikes on Iran remain possible depending on how the standoff develops.
Iranian officials have not issued a direct response to the latest comments. The exchange comes as diplomatic efforts between the two countries remain fragile, with both sides continuing to trade accusations over recent military strikes.
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