US Warns Iran: Any Attempt on Trump's Life is 'Act of War'
The Biden administration has issued a stern warning to Iran amidst escalating threats against former President Donald Trump.
- President Joe Biden has directed top officials to warn Iran that any assassination attempt on Donald Trump would be considered an act of war, with severe consequences.
- The White House has been tracking Iranian threats against Trump for years, particularly following the 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
- Despite Iran's denial of any assassination plots, the US has taken unprecedented measures to protect Trump and other former officials involved in the Soleimani operation.
- Trump's campaign has requested military-grade protection, including aircraft capable of shooting down missiles, as part of heightened security measures.
- Two recent assassination attempts on Trump have been thwarted, with suspicions of Iranian involvement, though no direct links have been confirmed.