In a statement on Sunday, President Donald Trump warned that the United States would unleash unprecedented military force against Iran if the country sought retribution for the US and Israeli attacks that resulted in the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Trump, using his Truth Social platform, claimed that Iran had signaled intentions to retaliate in a more severe manner than ever before, emphasizing his administration’s stance on pursuing a change in leadership within the Islamic republic.
He further asserted, “THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!”
The joint military operation conducted by the US and Israel, which saw a significant military buildup in the Middle East reminiscent of the 2003 Iraq invasion, resulted in the confirmed death of Khamenei as reported by Iranian state television on Sunday.
In response, Iran reportedly carried out retaliatory strikes across the Gulf, including in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and in proximity to various US military installations in the region.
Trump has vowed to sustain the US bombing campaign for as long as needed, indicating that Khamenei’s demise presents Iranians with a prime opportunity to seize power from the current regime.
