As global tensions rise following Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and Tehran’s retaliatory rocket attacks, Donald Trump has warned of severe consequences if Iran attempts to assassinate him.
While considering a strike on Iran’s Fordo uranium facility, Trump has reportedly held back, awaiting Iran’s possible agreement to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
When asked about his plans, Trump remained vague, stating, “I may do it, I may not do it,” and added, “Nobody knows what I’m going to do.”
In response, Iran’s leaders rejected U.S. demands and mocked Trump’s threats. On February 4, Trump declared that any assassination attempt by Iran would result in their “obliteration.”
This statement followed a Justice Department revelation of a failed assassination plot involving Farhad Shakeri, allegedly working for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Trump emphasized that the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader is hiding and warned that while no strike would happen “for now,” U.S. patience is wearing thin. The Pentagon confirmed military readiness should Trump give the order.
