Iran’s calls to kill President Trump — shouted at a funeral and backed by a reported assassination plot — just triggered one of the most direct military warnings an American president has ever issued.
Quick Take
- Trump posted on Truth Social that 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded” and aimed at Iran if Tehran tries to assassinate him.
- The threat came after crowds at Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral chanted calls for Trump’s death and after Israel shared intelligence about a fresh Iranian assassination plot.
- Trump said the U.S. military already has standing orders to “completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran” for one full year.
- The U.S. Treasury also sanctioned an alleged Iranian financier and revoked Iran’s license to sell oil, further ratcheting up pressure on Tehran.
Trump Puts Iran on Notice: 1,000 Missiles Ready
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 to kill him.
Trump stated that orders have already been given to the U.S. military to “completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran” for one year, with the option to extend that order.
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
The warning did not come out of nowhere. Crowds at the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad chanted calls for Trump’s death. Israel then shared intelligence with the White House warning of a fresh Iranian plot to assassinate the president.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has previously confirmed that Iran-backed groups tried to kill Trump, former President Biden, and former presidential candidate Nikki Haley in retaliation for the 2020 U.S. strike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
A Long History of Iranian Threats Against American Leaders
This is not a new problem. Iran has publicly vowed for years to retaliate against Trump for ordering the Soleimani strike. The U.S. Department of Justice alleged in November 2024 that Iran has repeatedly tried to assassinate U.S. officials and dissidents, including Trump.
The FBI says it is actively working to identify and stop Iranian intelligence and military operations that threaten Americans. The threat against the sitting U.S. president is serious — and well-documented.
Israel shared intelligence with U.S. officials warning of a specific new plot against Trump, according to reporting by the Wall Street Journal and CNN. The White House said it is monitoring the threat.
Iran’s Foreign Minister denied any assassination plot and called for “confidence-building” with the U.S. But Iran has offered no evidence to counter the Israeli intelligence, and Tehran has never publicly disavowed the chants at Khamenei’s funeral or addressed whether they were state-organized.
Treasury Sanctions and Oil License Revoked
The Trump administration backed its words with action. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned an alleged Iranian financier linked to the regime’s threat network. The administration also revoked Iran’s license to sell oil — a major economic blow.
Iran’s Foreign Minister fired back, accusing the U.S. of violating the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding that had been worked out between the two countries. The standoff came just days after Trump had declared that same agreement “over.”
The economic squeeze matters. Iran depends heavily on oil revenue to fund its government and its proxy forces across the Middle East. Cutting off that income stream, while pointing 1,000 missiles at the country, sends a clear message: the Trump administration is done playing diplomatic games with a regime that openly plots to kill the American president.
For Americans who watched years of weak responses to Iranian aggression, this is a sharp departure — and a reminder that strength, not appeasement, is the only language Tehran understands.
Sources:
nypost.com, time.com, youtube.com, cfr.org
