United States President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest warnings yet to Iran, declaring that any attempt to assassinate him would trigger an overwhelming military response capable of causing unprecedented destruction.
In a post shared on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump claimed the US military had already been placed on alert with standing orders to retaliate if Iran carried out, or attempted to carry out, any attack against him.
His remarks came less than 24 hours after Washington agreed to continue diplomatic talks with Tehran, despite Trump’s insistence that the ceasefire between the two countries had effectively collapsed.
The conflicting messages have heightened uncertainty over the fragile peace efforts aimed at preventing another major conflict in the Middle East.
‘Missiles Locked And Loaded’
In his post, Trump claimed the United States had positioned massive military assets against Iran and warned that the consequences of any assassination attempt would be catastrophic.
“One thousand missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands more ready to follow 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.
The US president added that military commanders had already received instructions to launch a sustained offensive if such an attack occurred.
“Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing and able, for a one-year period, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran.”
The statement marks one of Trump’s most aggressive public threats since both countries signed a memorandum of understanding intended to reduce months of hostilities and pave the way for broader peace negotiations.
Trump Says Ceasefire Has Collapsed
Despite agreeing to keep diplomatic channels open, Trump insisted that the ceasefire reached with Iran was no longer valid.
According to him, while Tehran requested that negotiations continue, the United States made it clear that the truce had effectively ended.
He had expressed similar frustration earlier this week during the NATO summit, dismissing continued engagement with Iran as unproductive.
“It’s just a waste of time dealing with them,” Trump said.
His latest comments followed another exchange of military strikes between both countries this week, further raising fears that the region could slide back into open conflict despite ongoing mediation efforts.
Iran Rejects Trump’s Claims
Iran, however, accused Washington of violating the very agreement it now claims to defend.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted that Tehran had honoured every aspect of the memorandum of understanding while accusing the United States of breaching its commitments.
According to Araghchi, the agreement required Iran to maintain the current status of its nuclear programme while the US pledged not to impose additional sanctions or increase its military presence in the region pending a comprehensive peace deal.
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He argued that Washington’s actions had undermined confidence in the agreement and warned that lasting peace could only be achieved through mutual compliance.
Peace Talks Continue Despite Escalating Rhetoric
Although tensions have intensified, diplomatic efforts have not completely broken down.
Reports from Iranian media indicate that a Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran as part of ongoing mediation efforts aimed at preventing another military escalation.
While direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran have remained suspended since last month, both countries previously held face-to-face talks in Switzerland following the signing of the memorandum of understanding.
Indirect negotiations have also continued through Qatari mediators, although they have so far failed to produce any major breakthrough.
With both governments accusing each other of violating the peace agreement while simultaneously keeping diplomatic channels open, the future of US-Iran relations remains increasingly uncertain.