But Mr Trump has sent a horror warning that thousands of missiles are "locked and loaded" and aimed at Iran, should the country's government act on its threat. He also claimed "orders have already been given" for the US military to "completely decimate" all areas of Iran over a one-year period, which would be "subject to extension".

He wrote on Truth Social: "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, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!

"Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran - PRAISE BE TO ALLAH! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

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