Trump Threatens 1,000 Missiles on Iran as U.S. Sanctions Financier Tied to Mojtaba Khamenei
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Updated · CNBC · Jul 11
Trump Threatens 1,000 Missiles on Iran as U.S. Sanctions Financier Tied to Mojtaba Khamenei
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jul 11
Summary
Trump said 1,000 missiles were "locked and loaded" to "decimate and destroy" Iran for a year if Tehran acts on alleged threats to assassinate him.
The warning followed U.S. media reports that Israel shared intelligence on an Iranian plot, and after mourners at Ali Khamenei's funeral carried banners reading "We Will Kill Trump."
Treasury separately sanctioned alleged financier Ali Ansari, saying he manages a global asset network benefiting new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and other regime elites after attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz resumed.
Iran called the sanctions a breach of the June memorandum of understanding, while Trump also said Washington and Tehran would keep "technical talks" going even though last month's ceasefire had collapsed.
Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman for talks, underscoring Oman's role as mediator as hostilities resume and both sides keep a diplomatic channel open.
Ceasefire is 'OVER' and missiles are loaded. Can secret 'technical talks' actually prevent a full-scale war?
With the US squeezing its economy, can Iran's fragile new leadership survive this escalating international crisis?
As the vital Strait of Hormuz remains choked, what is the ultimate price for the global economy?
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Overview
The report highlights how the killing of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in late February triggered a sharp escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions. His funeral on July 9, attended by hundreds of thousands in Mashhad, took place amid ongoing military strikes and calls for retaliation, including threats against former President Donald Trump. Trump responded with strong warnings and military posturing, while the U.S. launched new strikes and imposed fresh sanctions. These events have disrupted global energy markets and raised shipping costs, prompting urgent diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict as the region faces mounting instability and economic pressure.