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- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to eradicate Iran, implying nuclear weapons.
- Analysts say his language suggests genocide and echoes threats by authoritarian leaders.
- Analysts warn that if Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping made similar threats, the United States would tighten military readiness.
- Trump's Cabinet, perceived as compliant, may not challenge orders, while experts stress that military officers must refuse illegal orders to prevent targeting civilian populations.
