Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
US officials are reportedly still assessing the Israeli intelligence.
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7 sourcesTrump suggests he has left a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah’s funeral saw open calls for his killing
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing
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30 sourcesTrump claims he has left orders for military to attack Iran if he’s killed
Trump warns Iran "missiles are locked and loaded" if they attempt assassination
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27 sourcesAssassinations unleashed under Trump haunt Iran war endgame
Iran’s Supreme Leader vows REVENGE in his first statement since father’s funeral after Trump threat
Trump threatens complete decimation of Iran if assassinated: ‘Orders have already been given’
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6 articlesTrump suggests standing order to destroy Iran if it kills him, but it’s not that simple
Trump threatens Iran after chants for his death erupted at Khamenei funeral
Trump says US will ‘completely decimate and destroy’ Iran if it attempts to kill him
Israel warns US of new Iran plot to assassinate Trump: What to know
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The story so far
4 developments- Jul 9Israel warns US of new Iran plot to assassinate Trump: What to know
- Jul 10Trump 'left instructions' to bomb Iran 'at levels that they've never seen' if he's assassinated
- Jul 11Trump threatens Iran after open calls for the US leader's assassination during ayatollah's funeral
- Jul 11Trump claims he has left orders for military to attack Iran if he’s killed
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