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.
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Timeline
- 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 it matters
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.
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