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Iran Threatens Trump: "Will Not Miss Target This Time" Amid Rising Tensions

Iran's state media broadcast a provocative image of Donald Trump with a threatening message, escalating a war of words. This comes after Trump warned the US would intervene if Iran killed peaceful protesters. The UK has closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn staff, citing a worsening security situation. The US has also evacuated some personnel from a key air base in Qatar as regional instability grows.

Key Points: Iran Threatens Trump Amid Rising US Tensions

  • Iran airs threatening image of Trump
  • Trump warns US is "locked and loaded"
  • UK closes Tehran embassy
  • US evacuates personnel from Qatar base
  • Tensions over Iran's protest crackdown
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Iran issues 'will not miss target this time' threat to Trump amid rising tensions

Iran airs a threatening image targeting Trump as the US and UK take security measures amid escalating rhetoric and potential military action.

"This time it will not miss the target. - Iranian state media"

Tehran, Jan 15

Iran has mocked and threatened President Donald Trump by airing a provocative image of the American leader from his attempted assassination at a 2024 campaign rally in Pennsylvania, accompanied by the warning, "This time it will not miss the target."

Images of the ominous message, translated from Persian, quickly circulated online through multiple media reports and were also broadcast on Iranian state-run television, drawing sharp attention to the escalating war of words between Tehran and Washington.

The broadcast came against the backdrop of Trump's repeated warnings that the United States could take military action against Iran if it continues what he has described as violent crackdowns on people protesting a deepening economic crisis and growing public dissatisfaction with the country's leadership.

Earlier, Trump issued a strong warning in a post on Truth Social, accusing Iran of routinely killing peaceful demonstrators.

"If Iran kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go," he wrote, underscoring a confrontational stance toward Tehran.

The image used by Iranian media referenced the assassination attempt on Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024, when a gunman, identified as Thomas Crooks, fired shots at the stage, grazing Trump's ear.

The incident shocked the United States and briefly halted Trump's campaign appearances during the presidential elections.

Meanwhile, the UK has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn all diplomatic staff, citing a worsening security situation as tensions escalate following Iran's violent crackdown on protests and mounting speculation over possible US military action.

The decision comes at a time of heightened regional instability, with reports indicating that Trump is considering potential military strikes against Iran.

The UK's announcement followed a decision by the United States to evacuate some of its personnel from the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military installation in the Middle East.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The UK closing its embassy is a major red flag. When diplomats leave, it's never a good sign. This feels like it's moving beyond just rhetoric. Worried about how this might affect global oil prices and our economy here.
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Vikram M
While the threat is unacceptable, one has to ask what led to this point. The US's maximum pressure policy has crippled Iran's economy. Desperate people, desperate actions. The common Iranian citizen is suffering the most.
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Priya S
"Locked and loaded" vs "will not miss the target". This isn't diplomacy, it's a chest-thumping contest. The world doesn't need another war, especially not in the Middle East. India must advocate strongly for peaceful dialogue.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think the article focuses too much on the threat and not enough on the context of the protests inside Iran. The people are fighting for basic rights. That should be the main story, not the war of words between governments.
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Michael C
The evacuation from Al Udeid base is telling. The military is preparing for real contingencies. This could spiral fast. India has significant interests and diaspora in the Gulf. Our foreign policy team needs to be on high alert.

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