US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States would launch an overwhelming military response if Iran attempted or succeeded in assassinating him. In a strongly worded post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said the US military was fully prepared to retaliate against any such attack.
Trump claimed that “1,000 missiles are locked and loaded” and aimed at Iran. He added that thousands more would immediately follow if the Iranian government carried out what he described as repeated threats to assassinate the sitting US president. He also said military orders had already been issued and that the operation could remain active for up to one year, with the option to extend it if necessary.
According to Trump, the United States is “ready, willing, and able” to completely destroy Iran if such an attack were carried out. His comments come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following recent military exchanges and continued diplomatic disagreements.
Meanwhile, Iran rejected claims that it had requested new negotiations with the United States. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei denied Trump’s assertion that both countries had agreed to continue talks despite the latest exchange of strikes.
Baghaei said Tehran had not sought negotiations with Washington. However, he confirmed that Iran had accepted a visit by a Qatari mediator, indicating that indirect diplomatic contacts remain possible through regional intermediaries.
Separately, Iranian Parliament Speaker and senior negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reaffirmed that Iran would never resolve its dispute with the United States by surrendering. Speaking during a meeting with the Speaker of Indonesia’s Parliament, Ghalibaf said ending conflicts should remain a global priority, but Iran would continue to defend its sovereignty and national interests.
According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, Ghalibaf said Iran has never stopped preparing for its defense. He warned that the country is fully ready to respond if the United States withdraws from the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU). He also repeated Tehran’s longstanding position that it has no trust in Washington, saying he had made this clear to US officials during previous negotiations.
The latest exchange of statements highlights the continued strain in US-Iran relations. While diplomatic channels remain open through regional mediators, sharp rhetoric from both sides reflects the fragile nature of efforts to reduce tensions and maintain regional stability.
