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Trump Threatens Iran: 'We'll Wipe You Off Earth'

1/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States would 'wipe the whole country off the face of the earth' if Tehran tries to assassinate him.
The warning follows Iranian plots against him and protests in Iran, where over 4,500 have reportedly died, and Trump criticized President Joe Biden for not responding strongly to Iranian threats.
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, vow to retaliate with force if attacked.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution culminated in 1979 with the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, leading to the establishment of the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini. The subsequent hostage crisis, where 52 Americans were held for 444 days, intensified U.S.-Iran tensions. Today, threats from Iranian officials reflect the enduring animosity rooted in this historical conflict, impacting regional stability and U.S. foreign policy.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States would 'wipe the whole country off the face of the earth' if Tehran tries to assassinate him.
The warning follows Iranian plots against him and protests in Iran, where over 4,500 have reportedly died, and Trump criticized President Joe Biden for not responding strongly to Iranian threats.
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, vow to retaliate with force if attacked.

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