# Trump Warns Iran of Escalation After US Strikes

US President Donald Trump threatens escalated attacks if Iran retaliates against recent US strikes.

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US President Donald Trump warned on his Truth Social network that Iran will face much harder and higher-level attacks if it retaliates against recent US strikes. [^1]

Donald Trump warned that if Iran retaliates, it will be hit again at a much harder level, followed by a larger attack that will leave 'very little left' of the Islamic Republic of Iran. [^2]

US President Donald Trump announced on September 1, 2026, that American forces were actively striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. [^3]

The Government of the Republic of Peru officially announced the severance of its diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. [^4]

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan that Tehran will immediately take reciprocal action if the United States returns to its commitments under a June memorandum of understanding. [^5]

President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the United States is attacking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. [^6]

Donald Trump characterized the recent US strikes as very justified actions taken in response to Iran laying mines and shooting missiles at an American base in Jordan. [^7]

Donald Trump stated that a final, devastating attack is currently being prepared and will leave very little of the Islamic Republic of Iran remaining. [^8]

Donald Trump stated that the new US attacks were retaliation for Iran's alleged failed attempt to place sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. [^9]

The Peruvian Executive adopted this measure in response to the deterioration of political stability in the Middle East and actions that compromise global peace and fundamental rights. [^10]

The Peruvian Executive cited the constant distress caused by the repression of citizen protests within Iran as a primary argument for the decision. [^11]

The Peruvian Executive pointed to limitations on press freedom in Iran as a justification for cutting ties. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. US President Donald Trump warned on his Truth Social network that Iran will face much harder and higher-level attacks if it retaliates against recent US strikes. (middleeasteye.net, News)
2. Donald Trump warned that if Iran retaliates, it will be hit again at a much harder level, followed by a larger attack that will leave 'very little left' of the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Daily Express, News)
3. US President Donald Trump announced on September 1, 2026, that American forces were actively striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. (Daily Express, News)
4. The Government of the Republic of Peru officially announced the severance of its diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan that Tehran will immediately take reciprocal action if the United States returns to its commitments under a June memorandum of understanding. (middleeasteye.net, News)
6. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the United States is attacking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. (B.T., News)
7. Donald Trump characterized the recent US strikes as very justified actions taken in response to Iran laying mines and shooting missiles at an American base in Jordan. (middleeasteye.net, News)
8. Donald Trump stated that a final, devastating attack is currently being prepared and will leave very little of the Islamic Republic of Iran remaining. (middleeasteye.net, News)
9. Donald Trump stated that the new US attacks were retaliation for Iran's alleged failed attempt to place sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. (Daily Express, News)
10. The Peruvian Executive adopted this measure in response to the deterioration of political stability in the Middle East and actions that compromise global peace and fundamental rights. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
11. The Peruvian Executive cited the constant distress caused by the repression of citizen protests within Iran as a primary argument for the decision. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
12. The Peruvian Executive pointed to limitations on press freedom in Iran as a justification for cutting ties. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)

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