Former President Donald Trump has called for the U.S. to obliterate Iran if there is an assassination attempt on him, posting his statement on Truth Social. This follows reports that U.S. authorities had increased security for Trump after receiving intelligence about an alleged Iranian plot to kill him. Trump’s incendiary remarks were made alongside a video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing U.S. Congress about Iranian threats against Trump. The recent attempt on Trump's life at a Pennsylvania rally, which resulted in a fatality and injuries, was not linked to the Iranian plot. Trump’s comments echo his previous threats against Iran during his presidency, particularly following the U.S. killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in 2020. Iranian officials have denied the assassination plot, labeling the accusations as unsubstantiated and malicious.