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“Bombard them with a force like never seen before.” Trump’s instructions for the Pentagon, in case he is assassinated by

“Bombard them with a force like never seen before.” Trump’s instructions for the Pentagon, in case he is assassinated by Iran

From Adevărul · () Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump stated he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for a massive military response if Iran assassinates him.
  • He claimed Iran has targeted him for assassination for a long time, dismissing reports of new Israeli intelligence as old news.
  • The article notes escalating US-Iran tensions, including recent Iranian attacks and Trump's retaliatory actions.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he has issued explicit instructions to the Pentagon regarding a forceful response should Iran attempt to assassinate him. Trump asserted that he has been on Iran's assassination list for an extended period, downplaying recent reports suggesting Israel uncovered a new plot. "No, no. Israel discovered nothing. No, no," Trump stated in an interview with the New York Post, emphasizing that Iran has been targeting him for a considerable time.

The only thing is that I left instructions: if something happened to me, we should just bomb them with a force like never seen before.

— Donald TrumpDetailing his directive to the Pentagon in case of his assassination.

Trump elaborated on his directive: "The only thing is that I left instructions: if something happened to me, we should just bomb them with a force like never seen before." He added, with a touch of irony, "I hope you will miss me." U.S. intelligence has reportedly monitored Iran's open pursuit of Trump's assassination since 2020, following the U.S. strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. The article also references an incident where authorities thwarted assassination plots against Trump after he was targeted at a rally in Pennsylvania.

I hope you will miss me.

— Donald TrumpAdding an ironic remark after discussing Iran's long-standing targeting of him.

The former president's statements come amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran. During the funeral of Iran's supreme leader, Iranian demonstrators displayed banners calling for Trump's death. One cleric was quoted as saying, "Why shouldn't we kill the one who killed my imam and leader?" and "Killing Trump is our duty. ... Why is the most despicable man in the world still alive?" The article also mentions Trump's recent actions, including canceling a ceasefire agreement, revoking waivers for Iranian oil exports, and launching nearly 200 strikes against Iran earlier in the week following Iranian attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel discovered nothing. No, no.

— Donald TrumpDismissing reports of new Israeli intelligence about an Iranian assassination plot.
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Originally published by Adevărul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.