Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran during an interview, saying the United States would respond with overwhelming force if Iran attempted to assassinate him.
Speaking in an interview, Trump said he had already given instructions on what should happen if such an event were to occur.
He stated that if Iran carried out an assassination attempt against him, the United States would respond by targeting the country in a major military retaliation.
The comments come after U.S. officials previously said they had uncovered alleged plots linked to Iranian operatives targeting Trump. Iran has denied involvement in such plots.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have remained high for years, with conflicts involving sanctions, military strikes, and regional influence in the Middle East.
Iranian officials have warned that any major attack on their country would be met with a strong military response and could lead to a wider regional conflict.
Experts say the exchange of threats shows how fragile the situation is and how quickly tensions between the two countries could escalate.
The situation continues to develop as both sides issue warnings and monitor each other’s actions.
