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]