Trump Threatens ‘Complete Decimation’ of Iran Over Any Assassination Attempt

United States President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would face a devastating military response if it attempts to assassinate him, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further conflict.

Trump issued the warning in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, claiming that the US military had been placed on alert to respond with overwhelming force should Iran carry out or attempt any plot against him.

The US President said thousands of missiles were prepared for immediate retaliation if Tehran acted on what he described as threats against his life.

“1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of 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.

His remarks came amid renewed tensions between the two countries, despite his earlier statement that negotiations with Iran would continue.

Trump also suggested that the existing ceasefire arrangement between Washington and Tehran was no longer holding, further complicating efforts by regional mediators to maintain diplomatic channels.

Iran, however, rejected the allegations and accused the United States of failing to honour its own commitments under a diplomatic understanding reached between both countries.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remained committed to the agreement and had fulfilled its obligations.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has so far kept its word. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance,” Araghchi stated.

He accused Washington of violating the arrangement by imposing additional sanctions and deploying more military forces in the region, actions Tehran said contradicted the terms of ongoing negotiations.

Diplomatic efforts between the two countries have recorded limited progress since the agreement was reached, with only one round of direct talks reportedly held in Switzerland, alongside indirect discussions facilitated by countries including Qatar.

The latest exchange of threats followed a statement by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who vowed retaliation over the death of his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public message since assuming Iran’s top leadership position, said revenge for his father’s death was inevitable.

“Vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out. 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 said.

Iranian officials have accused the United States and Israel of being responsible for the killing of Ali Khamenei during airstrikes in February, allegations that Washington and its allies have disputed.

Mojtaba Khamenei also claimed that Iran had identified individuals it considered targets, further increasing fears of a wider confrontation.

Despite the escalating rhetoric from both sides, diplomatic efforts remain ongoing, with countries including Qatar, Oman and Pakistan working to revive negotiations and prevent a return to full-scale hostilities.

The latest developments have heightened concerns over the stability of the ceasefire and the possibility of renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran.