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United States: Trump threatens massive Iran retaliation

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Former US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States military is prepared to launch 1,000 missiles, with thousands more to follow, against Iran if the Iranian government succeeds in assassinating him. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump claimed orders had already been given for a one-year period of readiness to "decimate and destroy" areas of Iran in retaliation. His remarks follow renewed threats from Iranian leadership to avenge the 2020 US drone strike that killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Qasem Soleimani. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Washington of violating a memorandum of understanding and demanded mutual compliance.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

2020 US strike kills General Qasem Soleimani
2020 Iran leadership vows revenge on Trump
Earlier this week Trump speaks to New York Post
Earlier this week dismisses alleged Israeli intelligence warnings
Saturday Mojtaba Khamenei reiterates revenge pledge
Saturday Trump posts missile threat on Truth Social
Saturday Trump claims one-year US military readiness
Saturday Iran foreign minister criticizes US compliance

Why This Matters to You

Tensions between the US and Iran can affect global stability. This could impact oil prices, and eventually, your gas pump costs. Keep an eye on news about the Middle East. It's also a good time to review your emergency preparedness plan.

The Bottom Line

Trump's missile threat is a reminder of unresolved US-Iran issues. It's unclear if his claim about military readiness is true. Officials haven't confirmed that yet. Worth forwarding if you know someone who follows international politics.