President Donald Trump has issued instructions for a significant military response against Iran. He stated that Iran has long sought his assassination and remains on their target list. Trump dismissed recent reports of a fresh Iranian assassination plot against him. He reiterated his long-standing position on Iran's intentions and the perceived threat. The President warned of unprecedented retaliation should any plot be successful.

Trump said at the NATO summit that he may kill a third "level" of Iranian leadership if the conflict continues, but warned he "may be gone too."

Donald Trump has claimed Iran is targeting him for assassination, saying he’s “number one on the kill list”.