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Trump claims missiles aimed at Iran amid assassination threats · 1 source tracked

Former US President Donald Trump has stated that he has ordered the military to prepare for potential strikes against Iran. These orders are contingent on Iran attempting to assassinate the US president, with Trump claiming "1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran." The threats were made following calls for Trump's killing at the funeral of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Additionally, US officials have demanded Iran publicly affirm the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping. AI

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Trump claims missiles aimed at Iran amid assassination threats · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Trump says missiles ‘locked, loaded and aimed at Iran’ amid calls for his killing

    US President ⁠Donald Trump ⁠said on Friday ⁠he had ordered the military to be prepared to launch strikes against Iran if the ‌Iranian government carried out or attempted an assassination of the president. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic ⁠Republic of …