The president said any attack from Iran on the U.S. would be met with a response '1,000 times greater in magnitude!'
He insisted Iran would press on with"international legal action at all levels in connection with the criminal and cowardly assassination of General Soleimani," suggesting the White House administration has"become a rogue regime in the international arena."
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he could not"comment on the intelligence" but added Iran had engaged in"assassination efforts all across the world."Sen. Chris Coons said that he had not been officially briefed on the situation but found the threat"credible based on previous attempts by Iran to target diplomats in other countries."
The president's comments come as he continues to face pressure over his response to reports Russia was involved in paying bounties to militants targeting U.S. and allied troops in Afghanistan.Democratic senators have introduced legislation to require the president to certify if the Russian government was behind such bounties and to impose sanctions on those involved.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth furthered calls for action against Russia, tweeting Monday:"Plain & simple: Donald Trump has gone 80 days without condemning Putin for putting reported bounties on our troops.U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press on the tarmac as he arrives at Sacramento McClellan Airport in McClellan Park, California on September 14, 2020. He has condemned an alleged attack plot from Iran on a U.S. ambassador.
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