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Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if it tries to kill him, as Treasury sanctions alleged Iranian financier
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Former President Donald Trump stated that 1,000 missiles are "locked and loaded" and will strike Iran if it carries out threats to assassinate the U.S. president. The Treasury Department simultaneously announced sanctions against an individual identified as an Iranian financier. Trump's statement came as the Treasury took action against the alleged Iranian operative.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/11/trump-threat.html
