U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States has “1,000 missiles” “locked and loaded and aimed” at Iran, warning it would take action if Iran carries out or attempts to assassinate him. Multiple outlets report Trump makes the warning after renewed calls for his death during the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump also says more missiles could follow immediately.
According to reporting, Trump links the threat to what he describes as an Iranian government threat, and says the U.S. military is prepared to strike. CBS and CNBC add that Trump threatens to “decimate” and “destroy” Iran if it tries to kill him. Euronews characterizes the warning as “completely decimate” and notes it comes as U.S. and Iranian negotiations continue. Legit.ng and others also frame the moment as part of wider regional tensions, including issues around the Strait of Hormuz and stalled nuclear discussions.
The articles do not present corroborated details of an assassination plot beyond references to alleged threats and calls made around the funeral.
