Trump says US ready to ‘destroy’ Iran after Israeli intelligence warns of 'assassination plot' Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 07/11/2026 - 09:39 Remarks come as Washington and Tehran signalled talks would continue despite renewed military confrontation Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard the new Air Force One during a flight from the UK to the US, 8 July 2026 (Win McNamee/Getty Images via AFP) Off US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with overwhelming military retaliation after reports that Israeli intelligence had warned Washington of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate him. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded” against Iran and warned that any attempt to target him would trigger a devastating US response. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!" he said. “Orders have already been given, and the U.S.