Trump hints at a ‘dead man’s switch’ if Iran assassinates him. But Vice President JD Vance would make the call

President Donald Trump claims he has issued orders for the U.S. military to retaliate against Iran if he is assassinated, but experts state a 'dead man’s switch' is not feasible. Under U.S. succession laws, Vice President JD Vance would assume command and decide on retaliation. Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to avenge his father's death in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes, while Trump's social media posts warned of military readiness against Iran.