- Donald Trump stated the military would “decimate and destroy all areas of Iran” if he were assassinated, following reports of an assassination plot.
- Trump revealed he had “left instructions” in case of his death, “Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran - PRAISE BE TO ALLAH!”
- US officials are demanding Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and cease attacks on ships, with Qatari and Omani negotiators attempting to restart talks.
- The US military struck Iranian targets for two consecutive nights after Iran reportedly attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vowed vengeance for his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28.
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