Trump warns Iran of missile strikes after funeral calls for his killing
United States President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Saturday, July 11, 2026, following the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, where participants openly called for Trump's killing. The statement further escalated tensions in West Asia, where an interim deal to end the ongoing war is already under strain from repeated crossfire.
Trump posted on his Truth Social platform after senior US officials demanded that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and guarantee safe passage for ships. Tehran has not complied, instead insisting it must control the strait and be allowed to charge vessels—a departure from decades-long practice treating it as an international waterway.
The war in West Asia has seen multiple days of US airstrikes targeting Iran, followed by Iranian retaliatory fire against several countries in the region. The latest escalation began when Iran attacked three ships in the strait earlier this week.
In his message, Trump wrote: '1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat.' He added that the US military would 'completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran - PRAISE BE TO ALLAH!'
The warning comes amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent a full-scale war. International observers have urged restraint on both sides, warning that a wider conflict could disrupt global oil supplies and destabilise the region.
The US has not yet confirmed the exact nature of further military action, but defence officials say additional forces have been deployed to the region. Iran's government has not responded to Trump's latest statement as of this report.
