Trump threatens Iran with 1,000 missiles as Hormuz crisis escalates
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that 1,000 U.S. missiles are locked and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands more ready to follow if Tehran attempts to assassinate him. The threat follows Iranian chants to kill Trump at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and reports of an Israeli‑U.S. intelligence warning of a plot against the president.
The United States has launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iranian military facilities after Iran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on U.S.‑linked bases in the region and on allied states such as Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar. Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, pledged revenge for his father’s death.
Despite the escalation, diplomatic channels remain active. Qatar, Oman and Pakistan have sent mediators to Tehran, and talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reviving a cease‑fire memorandum continue. Both Washington and Tehran claim the strait remains open for navigation, while each side accuses the other of violating agreements. The standoff threatens a vital oil‑shipping route and raises the risk of a broader regional conflict.