US President Joe Biden has directed the National Security Council to warn Iran’s government to stop plotting against Trump and former US officials, adding that the United States would view any attempts on Trump’s life as an act of war, Report informs referring to The Washington Post.
A White House official said Biden’s strategy to address Iran’s lethal plots includes protective measures as well as disrupting threats through law enforcement actions.
Biden has directed “every resource” for Trump’s protection and for agencies to provide threat information to his security detail, according to Security Council spokesman Sean Savett.
“We consider this a national and homeland security matter of the highest priority, and we strongly condemn Iran for these brazen threats,” Savett said in a statement. “Should Iran attack any of our citizens, including those who continue to serve the United States or those who formerly served, Iran will face severe consequences.”