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Trump Responds to 'Death to Trump' Chants at Khamenei Funeral With Threat of '1,000 Missiles'

Pres. Trump says the 2026 midterm elections will centre on 'pricing' as he touts tariff revenue and GDP growth despite plunging consumer confidence. (Credit: WikiMedia Commons)

US President Donald Trump has threatened to unleash overwhelming military force against Iran after mourners at the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei chanted for his death and displayed banners calling for his assassination.

Writing on Truth Social on Friday, Trump warned that '1,000 missiles are locked and loaded' and aimed at Iran should Tehran act on what he described as threats against his life.

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