President of the United States Donald Trump made a tough statement against Iran, emphasizing that he gave "extremely clear and firm instructions" in case of a possible assassination attempt on him by Iranian authorities. According to him, if such a threat is realized, the response from the United States will be extremely harsh and will affect the entire territory of the country.
Trump noted that in such a situation, the United States would not limit itself to targeted measures but would deliver a massive retaliatory strike. 'In any scenario, the entire country will be under fire. The response will be as strong as possible,' he stated in an interview with NewsNation. The American leader also emphasized that he is ready to 'respond decisively' even if the threat is directed not directly at him but against other representatives of the American leadership or citizens.
Similar statements were made against the backdrop of previous accusations against Iran. In 2024, Republican Senator Ted Cruz publicly stated that Iranian authorities were allegedly planning to assassinate Donald Trump. That same year, Trump himself made resonant remarks warning that in the event of his death, the U.S. would 'destroy Iran and wipe it off the face of the Earth.'
The unstable domestic situation in Iran has intensified the tension in relations between the countries. In late December, mass protests occurred there, triggered by the sharp devaluation of the national currency and rising prices for essential goods. Against this backdrop, Trump threatened the Iranian leadership with the use of military force if the authorities began to suppress demonstrations with deadly violence.
Additionally, this week The Wall Street Journal reported on U.S. military preparations in the region. According to the publication, the Pentagon has begun transferring F-15E fighters to the Middle East, which may indicate Washington's readiness for a forceful scenario in the event of further escalation of the situation.