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Trump warns Iran not to escalate attacks, saying US will strike back with force

Trump pledged unprecedented military response if Iran retaliates after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Khamenei, escalating regional tensions as three U.S. service members confirmed killed.

  • On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump posted online that America will strike back 'WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!' if Iran escalates further.
  • U.S. and Pentagon officials said the operation was planned for months as a coordinated campaign targeting Iran's missile and nuclear infrastructure, framed by Trump as a response to failed diplomacy.
  • State media reported senior commanders were killed, including Gen. Abdol Rahim Mousavi and Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh, while at least 115 people were reported dead at a girls' school, with relatives of Khamenei among the dead.
  • Iran launched missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. bases, with Jordan reporting it 'dealt with' 49 drones and ballistic missiles, while flights and ports were disrupted in the UAE.
  • Khamenei's death appears likely to produce a leadership vacuum in Iran, prompting the formation of a leadership council, 40 days of mourning, and a seven-day holiday, amid U.S. military buildup and Trump's warning from Mar-a-Lago.
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Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’ as Israel launches new strikes

President Trump said Saturday that the American bombing campaign in Iran could continue into the next week or go on for as long as “necessary.”

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