June 22, 2025 — Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Sunday, declaring that any retaliation following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites would be met with “a force far greater than anything they have ever experienced.”
Speaking at a campaign rally in Dallas, Texas, Trump defended the recent military operation against Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling it a “decisive action to ensure global security.” He emphasized that the United States would not tolerate any form of revenge from Tehran and signaled unwavering support for further military engagement if provoked.
“Iran must understand: if they choose to retaliate, our response will be swift, overwhelming, and final,” Trump told the cheering crowd. “We took action to stop a threat, and if they respond with violence, we will unleash a force far greater than anything they have ever seen.”
The warning comes in the wake of coordinated U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran’s key nuclear infrastructure, including the heavily fortified Natanz and Fordow facilities. The operation, conducted with precision munitions, reportedly caused significant damage to Iran’s uranium enrichment capabilities, though Tehran has downplayed the extent of the destruction.
Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have vowed to retaliate, with military officials promising a “calculated response” that would not go unanswered. The country’s foreign ministry has since lodged formal protests with the United Nations and has warned neighboring countries against cooperating with U.S. military operations.
Trump’s remarks appear to intensify an already volatile situation. While he is not the sitting president, his influence over U.S. foreign policy rhetoric—particularly during an election season—has drawn global attention. The Biden administration has not yet commented on Trump’s speech, but sources within the White House suggest the President is closely monitoring the unfolding developments.
In his address, Trump criticized the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, from which he withdrew during his presidency, and blamed the current crisis on what he called “weak policies and endless appeasement.” He framed the strikes as part of a broader strategy to eliminate threats and project American strength in the face of rising global tensions.
International response to Trump’s latest comments has been swift. European Union leaders, already alarmed by the escalation, urged restraint and emphasized the importance of returning to diplomatic negotiations. China condemned the former president’s remarks as “irresponsible and provocative,” while Russia warned that further military actions could push the Middle East into a full-scale conflict.
In contrast, Israeli Prime Minister Eli Barak praised the U.S. airstrikes and backed Trump’s hardline stance, stating that “Iran’s aggression must be contained through strength, not compromise.”
Meanwhile, oil prices surged in global markets, with Brent crude rising by over 4% amid fears of a broader regional conflict affecting shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf.
As military tensions rise and political rhetoric intensifies, the prospect of further confrontation looms large. Whether Iran chooses to respond militarily or through asymmetric means remains unclear, but one thing is certain: the next move could reshape the balance of power in the Middle East.