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President Donald Trump stated he has ordered the U.S. military to destroy Iran if he were to be assassinated.
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Who
Donald Trump, JD Vance
What
President Donald Trump stated he has ordered the U.S. military to destroy Iran if he were to be assassinated.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:55:09 GMT · 3h 22m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
To deter Iran from assassinating the President.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This statement indicates a potential escalation of military posture towards Iran, contingent on a specific hypothetical event. It suggests a pre-authorized retaliatory strike.
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Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHSan Diego Union-Tribunehttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/07/13/trump-iran-retaliation-military/
- HIGHBoulder Daily Camerahttps://www.dailycamera.com/2026/07/13/trump-iran-retaliation-military/
- HIGHReading Eaglehttps://www.readingeagle.com/2026/07/13/trump-iran-retaliation-military/
- HIGHSanta Ana Orange County Registerhttps://www.ocregister.com/2026/07/13/trump-iran-retaliation-military/
- HIGHSt. Paul Pioneer Presshttps://www.twincities.com/2026/07/13/trump-iran-retaliation-military/
- HIGHNorfolk Virginian-Pilothttps://www.pilotonline.com/2026/07/13/trump-iran-retaliation-military/
- HIGHThe Boston Heraldhttps://www.bostonherald.com/2026/07/13/trump-iran-retaliation-military/