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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.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump makes a campaign speech at the Johnny Mercer Theatre Civic Center in Savannah, Georgia, U.S. September 24, 2024. REUTERS/Megan Varner/File Photo
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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on October 04, 2024 in Washington, DC. Biden made a surprise appearance, his first in the briefing room since becoming president, to tout a positive job report and take questions from reporters. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Overview

  • 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.