Trump threatens Iran with 'much worse' response after renewed attacks

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, vowing a significantly harsher response if the country repeats its actions of bombing ships. The threat came after the United States conducted new strikes against Iran, marking a second consecutive day of military action following the breakdown of a truce.

Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to declare, "This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!" This statement was released shortly after the U.S. Central Command announced the latest attacks, with the president having previously stated at NATO that the truce with Iran was over.

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This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!

Adding to the escalating tensions, Trump expressed strong disdain for Iran, stating, "For me, it's over. I don't want to negotiate with them, because they are trash. They are sick people, led by sick, evil, violent people. If they had a nuclear weapon, they would use it." Iran, however, denounced the U.S. strikes as a "clear violation" of the permanent ceasefire agreement established on June 17. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have launched 85 attacks against U.S. bases in Persian Gulf countries using missiles and drones, according to state media.

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For me, it's over. I don't want to negotiate with them, because they are trash. They are sick people, led by sick, evil, violent people. If they had a nuclear weapon, they would use it.