Iran openly called for President Trump’s assassination at a state funeral — and Trump responded by putting 1,000 missiles on standby.
Story Snapshot
- Trump posted on Truth Social that 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded” and aimed at Iran if the regime attempts to kill him.
- The warning came after crowds at Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral chanted threats against Trump, and Iran’s leadership issued written threats against him.
- Israel shared intelligence with the U.S. warning of a fresh Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, according to the Wall Street Journal and CNN.
- The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned an alleged Iranian financier as tensions escalated, and the U.S. revoked Iran’s license to sell oil.
Trump Puts Iran on Notice With Missile Warning
President Trump posted a stark warning on Truth Social on July 11, 2026. He said 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded” and aimed at Iran. He added that thousands more would follow immediately if Iran acts on its threat against him.
Trump said military orders are already in place to “completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran” for one full year — with the option to extend — if the regime tries to assassinate him.
Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if it tries to kill him, as Treasury sanctions alleged Iranian financier https://t.co/gsTgxJ8bIX
— CNBC (@CNBC) July 11, 2026
Trump’s warning did not come out of nowhere. Crowds at the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad chanted death threats directed at Trump. Iran’s leadership also issued written threats against him.
Israel then shared intelligence with the White House warning of a fresh Iranian plot to kill the president. The Wall Street Journal and CNN both reported on that intelligence sharing. The White House confirmed it was monitoring the threat.
A Long Pattern of Iranian Assassination Plots
This is not the first time Iran has targeted Trump. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) records released by Senator Chuck Grassley show that Iran-backed groups tried to assassinate Trump, former President Joe Biden, and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley.
All three were targeted in retaliation for the 2020 U.S. strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Iran has publicly vowed revenge for that strike for years.
The U.S. Department of Justice alleged in November 2024 that Iran had attempted to assassinate U.S. officials and dissidents, including Trump. The Council on Foreign Relations noted that Iranian-backed attacks have not only continued but intensified in recent years. The FBI states it is actively working to identify and disrupt Iranian operations that threaten American citizens.
Sanctions and a Broken Deal Add Fuel to the Fire
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned an alleged Iranian financier as part of the broader pressure campaign. The U.S. also revoked Iran’s license to sell oil after Qatari and Saudi commercial tankers came under threat.
Iran’s Foreign Minister fired back, accusing the U.S. of violating a Memorandum of Understanding by imposing those sanctions. Trump responded by saying the agreement was over.
US President Donald Trump threatened to “completely destroy and eliminate” Iran if Tehran attempts to assassinate him. Simultaneously, the US Treasury Department announced sanctions against an individual alleged to be an Iranian financial manipulator.… pic.twitter.com/teZfr6xfJj
— Yulia (@YuliaXAUUSD) July 13, 2026
Iran’s government denied any plot to kill Trump and called for “confidence-building” with the United States. But Iran has issued those same denials before — including after the 2024 assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally — while never directly addressing the specific threats made by its own leaders or the chants at Khamenei’s funeral.
Iran also has not provided any counter-evidence to refute the intelligence Israel shared with Washington. Given Iran’s long public record of vowing revenge against Trump, its denials carry little weight. Trump’s message was blunt and clear: the U.S. military is ready, and the cost of an assassination attempt would be total destruction.
Sources:
cnbc.com, nypost.com, iranintl.com, thehill.com, youtube.com, reddit.com, cfr.org
