By Charles Switzer
10:03am PST, Feb 6, 2025
Trump Issues Dire Warning to Iran Over Assassination Threats
President
Donald Trump made a bold declaration on Tuesday, February 5, stating that he has left explicit instructions for
Iran to be "obliterated" if it were to assassinate him.
The statement came after Trump signed an executive order aimed at maintaining maximum pressure on Tehran, equipping him with "all possible tools" to engage with Iran's government.
While Trump expressed hope that such measures would not need to be used, he also made it clear that any assassination attempt would result in devastating consequences for Iran. "If they did that, they would be obliterated. That would be the end," Trump warned.
Here are four key takeaways to be aware of surrounding Trump's bold claim against Iran.
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Iranian Assassination Plot Revealed by DOJ
The Justice Department previously unsealed a criminal complaint in November 2024, revealing an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump during his presidential campaign.
Farhad Shakeri, 51, was charged with murder-for-hire, and according to FBI findings, he had allegedly been tasked by an Iranian official with planning Trump's assassination.
Trump criticized former President
Joe Biden for not taking a stronger stance on deterring Iran, claiming that Biden's failure to issue a similar threat displayed a "lack of intelligence."
"Biden should have said that, but he never did," Trump remarked.
Concerns Over Iran's Nuclear Capabilities
During his remarks, Trump was pressed on Iran's progress toward developing a nuclear weapon.
His response was blunt: "Too close."
While he did not provide specifics, he reinforced concerns about Tehran's nuclear ambitions, aligning with previous claims that Iran has advanced its nuclear program dangerously close to weaponization.
These concerns "will likely be a key topic" in his ongoing discussions with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump and Netanyahu to Discuss Iran Strategy
When asked whether he would authorize U.S. military support if Netanyahu requested help in striking Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump remained noncommittal. "We're going to have a pretty long meeting. We'll be discussing a lot of things, not only that," he stated, adding that he would reveal more details if necessary.
His comments suggest a wait and see approach, leaving open the possibility of future action against Iran.
