Trump Claims He Ordered 'Unprecedented' Retaliatory Strikes on Iran if Assassinated: 'Bomb Them at Levels They've Never Seen'

BREAKING: Trump tells NY Post he left instructions should Iran assassinate him: 'Just literally bomb them at levels that theyve never seen before' LIVE updates: https://t.co/1Wc6Xx5A2v https://t.co/iK5ap6jE1w News Analysis & Summary In a bombshell interview with the New York Post, former President Donald Trump revealed that he left specific instructions for a massive military retaliation against Iran should the Islamic Republic ever succeed in assassinating him. Trump stated, 'Just literally bomb them at levels that theyve never seen before,' indicating a pre-authorized, overwhelming response. The comment comes amid ongoing threats from Iran following the U.S. drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani in 2020. Critics argue such statements could escalate tensions and undermine diplomatic efforts, while supporters see them as a deterrent. In my opinion, this revelation underscores Trump's 'maximum pressure' approach, but it also risks normalizing unilateral military escalation without congressional oversight, potentially dragging the U.S. into a broader conflict. The lack of specifics on what constitutes 'unprecedented' levels raises serious questions about proportionality and the rule of law. Source: @AJENews on X/TwitterPublic Engagement Views: 40,449 Likes: 137 Comments: 66 Shares: 40 Published: July 10, 2026, 4:47 pm