US will ‘completely decimate’ Iran if I’m assassinated - Trump

President Donald Trump declared Friday that the United States would "completely decimate" Iran should the Islamic Republic attempt or succeed in assassinating the sitting U.S. president. Trump issued the stark warning on his social media platform, Truth Social.

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1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!

"1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat... to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!," Trump wrote. He added that orders had been given and the U.S. military is prepared to "completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" for a one-year period, subject to extension.

This statement followed Trump's agreement to further negotiations with Iran, even as he reiterated his assertion that a previously established ceasefire was over. This exchange occurred just weeks after Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at fostering peace. The comments represent a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations.

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Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran.

Iran, however, maintained on Saturday that it had "kept its word" regarding the ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has adhered to the agreement, unlike the U.S. Treasury Secretary, whom he accused of violating Paragraph 9 of the memorandum. This paragraph pertains to Iran maintaining its nuclear program status quo while the U.S. refrains from imposing new sanctions or deploying additional forces in the region.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!

"That violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance," Araghchi added. Despite the conflicting statements and recent exchanges of fire that threatened the fragile peace agreement, both sides have indicated a willingness to continue negotiations.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!