Trump warns 1,000 missiles 'locked and loaded' if Iran tries to assassinate him

US president claims military ready to bomb Iran for 1 year

US President Donald Trump threatened to launch thousands of missiles at Iran on Friday should it try to assassinate him.

Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that “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 added that "orders have already been given" and claimed that the US military is "ready, willing, and able" for a one-year period, subject to extension, “to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran.”

Trump earlier declared that a ceasefire with Iran was "over," but Washington agreed to continue talks that, according to the US, were requested by Tehran.

Read: Iran has asked to continue talks and the US agreed, Trump says

Israel recently shared intelligence with the US indicating Iran had developed a new plan to assassinate Trump, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

In June, Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding under Pakistani mediation aimed at ending their war that began in late February and reaching a lasting peace agreement.

The MoU called for an immediate end to fighting on all fronts, the lifting of the US naval blockade on Iran and the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

But both sides traded attacks this week over the passage of commercial traffic in the strait. The US hit targets in Iran, which then retaliated by targeting US assets across the region.

US military team to visit Lebanon to support ceasefire implementation

A US military delegation is expected to travel to Lebanon in the coming days to help implement a framework agreement aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a media report said Friday.

Citing two senior Lebanese officials, the Financial Times reported a delegation from the US military Central Command (CENTCOM) is expected to arrive in Beirut ahead of technical talks between Lebanon and Israel scheduled in Rome next week.

The discussions will focus on implementing a US-sponsored framework agreement reached on June 26, providing for a phased Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, according to the report.

A State Department spokesperson confirmed to Anadolu that CENTCOM is "coordinating closely" with both countries at the technical and logistical levels but did not comment on the reported visit.

"We have moved to the implementation stage of the Framework. The first pilot zone will launch in a matter of days, and further pilot zones are being mapped out and planned," the spokesperson said on condition of anonymity.

"We will soon begin outreach to international partners to help the Lebanese Government effectively restore sovereignty in these zones and across their country more broadly," the spokesperson added.

CENTCOM did not comment on the report.

The Lebanese Health Ministry said Wednesday that the death toll from Israel's assault had risen to 4,321, with 12,204 injured since March 2.

Israeli forces continue to occupy areas in southern Lebanon, some held for decades and others seized during the 2023-2024 war. During the latest offensive, Israeli troops advanced more than 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) into Lebanese territory.

Saudi crown prince, US president discuss Iran talks

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a call Friday with US President Donald Trump, during which they discussed regional developments, including talks between Washington and Tehran, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The SPA reported that the call covered "relations of cooperation between the Kingdom and the United States of America and ways to support them in several fields."

The two sides also "discussed a number of regional and international issues and exchanged views on them," it said.

The call included a review of "current developments in the region, including the talks between the US and Iran."

"Emphasis was placed on the importance of the security of navigation and maritime passages, and support for everything that contributes to achieving security and stability in the region," it added.