Trump Threatens to ‘Completely Decimate’ Iran Over Alleged Assassination Plot
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, declaring that the United States would “completely decimate” the Islamic Republic if it attempts or succeeds in assassinating him, further escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran amid fragile diplomatic engagements.
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump said the U.S. military had already been placed on high alert and was prepared to launch an overwhelming retaliatory strike against Iran in the event of any assassination attempt targeting him.
“1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands more to follow immediately, should the Iranian Government act on its threat to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!” Trump wrote.
He added that standing orders had been issued to the U.S. military, which he said remains “ready, willing and able” to completely destroy strategic targets across Iran if such a threat materialises.
Trump’s remarks came despite his earlier agreement to continue diplomatic talks with Tehran. However, he insisted that the ceasefire understanding between both countries had effectively collapsed.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue talks. We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!” he declared.
Iran swiftly rejected Trump’s claims, maintaining that it has remained committed to the memorandum of understanding signed with Washington last month.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of failing to uphold its own obligations under the agreement, particularly provisions requiring Washington not to impose additional sanctions or deploy more military forces to the region while negotiations were ongoing.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has so far kept its word. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance,” Araghchi said.
Diplomatic efforts have made little headway since the agreement was signed, with only one round of direct talks held in Switzerland alongside indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar.
The latest war of words follows renewed military tensions that have shaken the already fragile understanding between both countries and raised concerns of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
The confrontation intensified further after Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed revenge for the reported killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, during U.S.-Israeli strikes in late February.
In his first public statement since assuming leadership, Mojtaba Khamenei declared that retaliation was inevitable.
“Vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out,” he said. “This matter depends neither on my personal existence nor on that of other officials. Whether we are present or not, it will come to pass.”
He also disclosed that Iran had drawn up a list of individuals it intended to target, further heightening fears over the deteriorating relationship between Tehran and Washington.
Despite the escalating rhetoric, international mediators, including Qatar, Oman and Pakistan, continue efforts to revive negotiations and avert a return to full-scale hostilities.
Meanwhile, Araghchi arrived in Oman for talks centred on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway whose closure during the recent conflict severely disrupted global oil shipments and remains one of the major stumbling blocks to a lasting agreement between the United States and Iran
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