India, July 9 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that Iran poses him a threat all the time and that he was "number 1" on the country's list. His remarks came aboard the Air Force One plane, after the reporters he was interacting with were asked to shut the blinds next to their seats.

As one of the media personnel asked Trump what the reason for this directive could be, he answered: "Because you are probably on a dangerous flight because of the sleazebags we have to deal with. These (Iranians) are sick people...," Trump said.

Another reporter asked the US President if he faces a threat from Iran, to which he said: I have a threat all the time. I'm number one on their list, before you (addressing the reporters). But if I go,...