President Donald Trump stated in an interview with the New York Post that he has left instructions to bomb Iran "at levels that they’ve never seen before" if Tehran succeeds in its assassination plot against him. Trump emphasized, "I’ve been on their list for a long time. That’s what we’re dealing with."
The White House confirmed ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran despite recent military strikes and intelligence from Israel revealing a new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. Banners calling for Trump's death were reportedly displayed at the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
Iran has sought Trump's assassination following a 2020 strike ordered by Trump that killed an Iranian general. In July 2024, Trump survived an assassination attempt when a bullet grazed his ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump told the New York Post, "The only thing is, I’ve left instructions — if anything happens, to just literally bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before."
Despite these tensions, the Islamic Republic of Iran has asked to continue diplomatic talks.
Notable Quotes
- "I’ve been on their list for a long time. That’s what we’re dealing with," Trump said.
- "… The only thing is, I’ve left instructions — if anything happens, to just literally bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before."
- "I swear by the blood of the Supreme Leader, Trump, we will kill you!" – reported banners at Khamenei's funeral.
Background
The funeral procession for the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took place in Tehran on July 6, 2026. Intelligence reports and recent events have heightened concerns over Iran's intentions toward Trump.
Images of President Donald Trump after an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 2024. (Russian Embassy in Kenya/X/Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
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