On July 11, 2026, President Donald Trump declared that the United States would "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating him. Writing on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, "Orders have already been given, and the US 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."

This announcement follows reports that Israel shared intelligence with the United States about a new and "specific" Iranian plan to assassinate President Trump. The intelligence was reported by US media on July 10.

Meanwhile, Iran laid to rest its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei on July 11, over four months after his death in an airstrike. The burial came amid two days of US and Iranian attacks that have raised fears of a return to all-out war.

Efforts to de-escalate tensions are underway, with Qatari negotiators meeting Iranian officials to create conditions for broader negotiations. According to a source familiar with the situation, these talks are being conducted in coordination with the United States.

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