Trump: Thousands of U.S. Missiles Target Iran to Prevent Assassination
¬ U.S.-Iran Confirm Continued Talks on July 11 in Oman
¬ Iranian Foreign Minister Condemns U.S. Violation of Memorandum Clause Nine
¬ U.S.-Iran Upcoming Meeting; Iran Warns Suspension of Compliance if U.S. Breaches Agreement
¬ Trump: Iran Requests U.S. Continue Peaceful Negotiations
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U.S. President Trump stated on July 10 that he had ordered U.S. military forces to position over a thousand combat-ready missiles aimed at Iran, to prevent any attempt by Iran to assassinate him.
He posted on the social platform "Truth Social": "One thousand fully combat-ready missiles are now targeted at the Islamic Republic of Iran. If the Iranian government carries out its threats and kills or attempts to kill the sitting U.S. President—me—then thousands more missiles will follow immediately."
Trump also emphasized that he has issued orders to the U.S. military to "completely destroy and eliminate Iran" should the situation escalate.
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal on July 10, Israel has shared intelligence with the United States suggesting Iran may be plotting to assassinate Trump. In response, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali denied these allegations during an interview with Sputnik News in March 2026.
Additionally, Trump said on July 9 that the probability of being assassinated during his presidency stood at 5.2%, stating he was Iran’s “top target.” He also revealed to Axios news website that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had requested a meeting with him at the White House because of this threat.
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According to CBS, citing anonymous officials, U.S. President Trump has instructed his negotiation team to continue dialogue with Iran, with the next round of talks scheduled for July 11 in Oman.
The report stated that a negotiating team composed of Vice President J.D. Vance, President’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, envoy Steve Witkoff, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been authorized by the president to advance the negotiation process, with related discussions expected to begin this Saturday in Oman.
The report also noted that the U.S. has clearly indicated it will not rule out using military and economic pressure in response if Iran continues with "hostile actions."
Furthermore, while Trump has provided some room for agreement and time scheduling to the negotiation team, the report stressed that their window for action is limited.
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On July 11, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi posted on social media stating that Iran has consistently honored its commitments, unlike "that so-called U.S. Treasury Secretary who violated Clause Nine of the memorandum."
Salehi added: "Previously, the U.S. has engaged in other breaches and mistakes. The reality is: both sides must abide by the agreement."
The U.S. and Iran officially released the text of the Memorandum of Understanding on June 17. According to the document, both parties committed to holding negotiations within 60 days and reaching a final peace agreement. Clause Nine stipulates that until the final agreement is reached, both sides agree to maintain the status quo: Iran will keep its nuclear program at its current level, while the U.S. pledges not to impose new sanctions or deploy additional military forces in the region.
On July 10 local time, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions against Iran, targeting one individual and multiple entities. The department stated in a statement that due to Iran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, it would impose sanctions on Ali Ansari, an Iranian national living in Dubai. Ansari is responsible for managing a vast global asset network serving Iran’s Supreme Leader and elite class. Additionally, three Iranian currency exchange houses and their affiliated companies will be sanctioned. This move aims to cut off Iran’s access to foreign currency and international financial activities.
Earlier in the month, on July 7, the U.S. Treasury had also revoked a previously issued 60-day authorization allowing Iran to produce, deliver, and sell oil.
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A report by Hadas TV cited senior sources saying that U.S. and Iranian delegations will hold technical-level meetings in Pakistan on July 12.
The sources told the channel that both sides would engage in technical discussions on that day, though the specific agenda of the talks was not disclosed.
Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed on July 10 that during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, he reiterated Islamabad’s willingness to continue playing a mediating role between the U.S. and Iran.
Additionally, according to reporter Barak Ravid of the U.S. short-news site Axios, citing U.S. officials, the U.S. government has demanded that Iran publicly acknowledge on or before July 11 that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and commit to halting attacks on merchant ships.
Ravid posted on X (formerly Twitter): "The Trump administration demands that Iran issue a public statement on Saturday confirming the Strait of Hormuz is open and committing to stop shelling merchant vessels."
In response to the U.S. demand, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, stated that if the U.S. continues to violate its obligations under the signed memorandum, Iran will no longer honor its own commitments.
He emphasized that the U.S. must bear full international responsibility for all legal and political consequences arising from its unlawful actions.
U.S. President Trump said on July 10 that he agrees to continue negotiations with Iran, but believes the ceasefire has ended.
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U.S. President Trump stated that Iran has requested the U.S. continue peaceful negotiations, and Washington has agreed.
Trump posted on the social media platform "Truth Social": "The Islamic Republic of Iran has requested we continue 'negotiations.' We agreed."
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