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Trump Warns Iran of “Obliteration” if Assassination Attempt Occurs: What His Latest Threat Means for U.S.–Iran Tensions in 2026

Trump Says Iran Would Be “Obliterated” if He Is Assassinated President Donald Trump delivered one of his starkest warnings yet regarding Iran, stating that if Tehran were ever to assassinate him, the consequences would be catastrophic for the country. “That would be a terrible thing for them to do, not because of me,” Trump saidContinue reading “Trump Warns Iran of “Obliteration” if Assassination Attempt Occurs: What His Latest Threat Means for U.S.–Iran Tensions in 2026”

U.S. Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford as Second Carrier Near Iran Ahead of Negotiations

By Staff Writer | February 16, 2026 In a significant show of naval presence, President Donald Trump confirmed the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to waters near Iran, making it the second U.S. carrier operating in proximity to the region ahead of anticipated diplomatic negotiations. The move signals a calibrated blendContinue reading “U.S. Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford as Second Carrier Near Iran Ahead of Negotiations”