Trump Warns Iran: Assassination Attempt Will Lead to Full US Retaliation
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In a stark escalation of U.S.–Iran tensions, the U.S. president has openly warned that any assassination attempt by Iran against him would
This warning comes amid a backdrop of already strained relations between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials have previously issued their own rhetoric condemning U.S. actions and policies, including calls for regime change and fierce criticism of U.S. support for internal dissent within Iran. Tehran’s armed forces have responded to U.S. statements by asserting that any aggression against their leadership would be met with strong defensive measures of their own.
Analysts say that such direct threats risk heightening regional instability, especially at a time when diplomatic channels remain limited. The escalation feeds into longstanding issues between the two nations, which have included economic sanctions, proxy conflicts, and conflicting strategic interests across the Middle East.
While the U.S. maintains that its stance is meant to deter hostile actions, critics caution that overt threats of total retaliation could further diminish prospects for peaceful resolution and increase the chances of miscalculation between the two powers.
The president emphasized that he has issued “very firm instructions” to his advisers to respond forcefully in the event of such an attack, underlining the seriousness with which his administration views threats from Iran. He reiterated that any harm directed at him—or potentially even other American targets—would be met with decisive action, reflecting a broader doctrine of deterrence.
trigger comprehensive and overwhelming retaliation by the United States. In a recent televised interview, he said that if Tehran were to carry out such a plot, the response would not be limited to isolated strikes but would target the country as a whole.