Trump to Iran's revenge threats: Better not do that

2026-03-01 - 06:08

Tensions remain high following a coordinated US–Israel strike on Iranian locations and the elimination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei prompting United States President Donald Trump to issue a stern advisory on Sunday that any retaliation by Tehran will trigger an unprecedented defensive action "that has never been seen before," according to a Reuters dispatch. Writing on a digital platform, the chief executive acknowledged monitoring intelligence suggesting the Islamic Republic aims to hit back "very hard" and warned, "They better not do that, however, because if they do, we will hit them with a force that has never been seen before!" as detailed by Reuters. Israelis celebrate after Khamenei's death was announced (Erez Linn) Erez LInn Reuters indicated that the statements arrive as Iranian authorities promise a robust reaction to earlier assaults. Trump has consistently maintained that US combat operations are required to "defend the American people" and dismantle pressing hazards linked to the nuclear and ballistic endeavors of Iran. In the wake of Saturday's launch of "Operation Epic Fury", the president ordered Iranian military staff to abandon their weapons or confront "certain death," simultaneously calling on the local populace to revolt and "take over your government" when the fighting ends, Reuters concluded.