Trump threatens Iran with force ‘never been seen before’ if they retaliate
The Hindu
Trump warns Iran of unprecedented force if they retaliate against U.S. and Israeli strikes following Khamenei's death.
President Donald Trump said Sunday (March 1, 2026) the United States would hit Iran with “force that has never been seen before” if the country retaliated against U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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“Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
“They better not do that, however, because if they do, we will hit them with a force that has never been seen before!” Mr. Trump wrote in all capital letters.
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