President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to leaders in Tehran, stating that any alleged assassination attempt against him would trigger overwhelming military retaliation. Speaking during an interview on NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich Tonight on Tuesday, the President asserted that Iran would face “total destruction” should such an attack be carried out.
“Obliterated”: The Consequences of an Attack
The President disclosed that he has already left standing orders for a massive response if an attempt is made on his life. “If anything ever happens, we’re going to blow the whole — the whole country’s going to get blown up,” Trump stated. He emphasized that his instructions are firm: “Anything happens they’re going to wipe them off the face of this earth.”
Background of the Alleged Plot
Trump revealed that intelligence officials briefed him on these threats during his 2024 presidential campaign under the Biden administration. According to former Attorney General Merrick Garland, the alleged plot was linked to retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, which occurred during Trump’s first term.
The President used the interview to criticize former President Joe Biden’s response to the threats, suggesting that national leaders should speak more publicly and stand together when faced with such foreign plots.
Current Policy and Military Options
Upon returning to office, President Trump signed an executive order granting him broad powers to engage Iran diplomatically while maintaining “maximum pressure” on the regime. Despite these diplomatic avenues, he reiterated that military action remains a viable option, particularly in light of recent domestic turmoil within Iran.
Key Highlights of the Warning:
- Standing Orders: Trump maintains that instructions are in place to “obliterate” the country if an assassination occurs.
- Human Rights Concerns: The President noted that military intervention remains an option following anti-government protests in Iran that reportedly resulted in more than 3,300 deaths.
- Conditional Intervention: While he was recently informed that killings of protesters had stopped, Trump warned the U.S. could intervene if executions of protesters resume.
Source: NewsNation
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