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POLITICSJul 11 · 16:48 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press

Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call

President Trump claims to have left orders for the U.S. military to retaliate against Iran if he is assassinated, but experts state the U.S. government cannot automate such retaliation. Vice President JD Vance would assume command and decide on any response. Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for his father's death, which resulted from U.S. and Israeli strikes.

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