Trump says he is ready to destroy Iran if threatened
President of the United States Donald Trump said that the United States is ready to take the harshest possible action against Iran in the event of a threat. He said this while answering a journalist's question about the rhetoric of the Iranian leadership.
According to Trump, he has clear instructions in case of escalation.
«If anything happens, we will blow it all up. I have clear orders. In that case, the country will be wiped off the face of the earth,» the US president said.
Context of the statement
The statement was made against the backdrop of escalation of rhetoric between Washington and Tehran, as well as tense debates over Iran's nuclear programme, regional security and Iran's role in the Middle East.
White House officials have not yet commented, whether it is a question of changing the US military doctrine, or a political signal of deterrence.
Reaction of the international community
Such statements traditionally raise concerns among US allies and international organisations, which call on the parties to avoid escalation and stick to diplomatic channels.
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