Trump Says He Ordered Iran 'Erased' If He Is Harmed

Overview

• In the NewsNation interview, Trump said he warned that Iran would "blow up" if anything happened to him.
• The Wall Street Journal reported he continues pressing aides for what he calls "decisive" military options against Iran.
• Asked Tuesday if military intervention was off the table, Trump declined to rule out future action.
• Trump has voiced support for anti-government demonstrators and floated options including airstrikes, which Tehran described as a threat to its sovereignty.
• Protests that began in late December over a currency devaluation escalated after calls by Reza Pahlavi, with internet disruptions and reported casualties, and Iranian authorities later blamed the U.S. and Israel and said on January 12 they had regained control.