Trump Warns of Military Response to Iranian Threats Amid Rising Tensions
US President Donald Trump has stated he has left instructions for a massive military response if Iran attempts to assassinate him. He claims to have been a target of Iranian threats since the 2020 US strike that killed General Qasem Soleimani. Recent tensions have escalated following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's declaration that the US-Iran ceasefire is over. During a funeral for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, mourners displayed anti-US banners and chanted slogans against Trump. The US has conducted nearly 200 military strikes across Iran, targeting around 90 sites and reportedly killing 17 people. Trump's remarks underscore the deteriorating relations between Washington and Tehran, with heightened security concerns surrounding his safety.
Published 1 day ago • 11 Jul 2026, 12:13 AM IST