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.
In a strongly worded statement on Truth Social, 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 US 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.
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 17 June 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 28 February, 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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