US and Iran Exchange Attacks for Second Day; Trump Warns of Escalation

For the second day in a row, the United States and Iran have exchanged attacks, targeting sites associated with each other. The escalating tensions have prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to issue a stern warning, stating that any future retaliatory actions could be "much worse."

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If you attack, you will be attacked.

U.S. military command Centcom reported on Thursday morning that a new offensive struck approximately 90 targets in Iran, including air defense systems and drone storage facilities. The exact locations of these strikes were not specified by the U.S. military. However, Iranian news agencies reported explosions in Sirik, Bushehr, and Bandar Abbas along the coast of the Persian Gulf on Wednesday evening.

In response to the U.S. attacks, Iran reportedly targeted American sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Kuwait's Ministry of Defense indicated that it had intercepted drones and missiles, as reported by Reuters.

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this is revenge for yesterday's bombings of ships by Iran

Iranian chief negotiator and spokesperson Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf took to X, formerly Twitter, to declare, "If you attack, you will be attacked." This statement underscores Iran's position that aggression will be met with a response. President Trump, meanwhile, posted video clips of smoke and explosions on Truth Social, framing the U.S. actions as revenge for Iran's alleged bombing of ships. He reiterated his threat that further incidents would lead to a much harsher response.

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If it happens again, it will be much worse.