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Trump Warns Iran of 'Annihilation' if He is Killed

Published January 21, 2026, 07:26
Trump Warns Iran of 'Annihilation' if He is Killed

Donald Trump threatened Iran with devastating consequences if Tehran orchestrates his assassination. This statement comes in response to threats from an Iranian general, who warned that Trump would be “hit” if Washington attacks Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump stated that he has given clear orders for retaliation in the event of an attack, warning that Iran would be “wiped off the face of the earth.” These threats reflect the escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, which has intensified since the start of mass protests in Iran in December. Voices from the Iranian diaspora, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi, have expressed concern about potential targeted actions by the US against Iranian leadership. Trump has previously threatened military intervention in Iran and warned that he would “annihilate” Iran in the event of an attack from Tehran.