Event Brief
UPDATED Jul 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Jul 10, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Trump says he left standing orders to attack Iran
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Trump says he left standing orders for the U.S. military to destroy Iran if Tehran assassinates him.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump suggests he has left standing orders for the U.S. military to destroy Iran if Iran assassinates him
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump says the orders would apply if Tehran follows through on threats to kill him
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