Trump Threatens Complete Destruction of Iran Amid Assassination Threats

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning against Iran on Saturday, threatening to destroy the country if it attempts to assassinate him. Posting on the social media platform TRUTH, Trump stated that 1,000 missiles were ready to be launched at Iran immediately, with thousands more to follow if Iran carried out its threats. He emphasized that the US military was prepared for a prolonged campaign to "completely destroy" Iranian regions, underscoring the seriousness of the threat.

In response, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the recently killed Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, vowed revenge in a message released shortly after Trump's post. He pledged to avenge the deaths of his father and other casualties from recent conflicts, declaring that the retribution was a national demand that would be fulfilled soon, regardless of the presence of Iranian leaders.

The tensions follow reports that Israel shared intelligence with the US about a new Iranian assassination plot targeting Trump. The president himself acknowledged the threats during a visit to Ankara, noting he was on multiple hit lists and expressing concern about his safety.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation continued over the weekend. Qatar and Pakistan sent mediators to Iran to discuss reducing tensions and resuming negotiations with the US. US officials demanded that Iran immediately declare the Strait of Hormuz open and cease all hostile fire, warning of severe consequences otherwise. However, US officials expressed growing pessimism about reaching a nuclear deal with Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of violating agreements and announced his visit to Oman amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Trump also held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as regional tensions remain high.