“They had another set of leaders. They’re gone. Now, they have another set of leaders. They may be gone. Who knows?”
During a NATO summit in Turkey, former President Donald Trump referenced ongoing threats against his life from Iran, which stem from the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani and other Iranian leaders. According to reports, Israel recently shared intelligence with the United States indicating a fresh Iranian assassination plot targeting Trump. Trump commented on this situation while speaking with reporters, noting that Iran’s previous leadership has been eliminated and speculating about future changes in its leadership. The comment came amid heightened security measures; Trump’s new aircraft was sent ahead while he flew on an older plane with more advanced defenses. The White House described the switch as a deliberate security tactic. The matter underscores ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with Trump reportedly viewing himself as a primary target.
- washingtonexaminer.com ↗︎10 JUL 2026