President Donald Trump has stated that he has directed the U.S. military to prepare for potential missile strikes against Iran, should the Iranian government target or attempt to assassinate the American president.
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump declared, "1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!"
The President further elaborated that orders have been issued, and the U.S. military is prepared to execute strikes. He indicated that these readiness orders are in effect for a one-year period, with the possibility of extension.
Trump stated the objective of such strikes would be to "completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran." The remarks were made on Friday, July 10th, according to the Reuters report.
