Sunday, March 1, 2026 — US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran after Tehran reportedly stated it would “hit very hard today, harder than ever before.”
Responding to the threat, Trump said:
“Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before. THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE! Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
The statement signals a sharp escalation in rhetoric amid the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iranian targets and Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes across the region.
The warning comes as tensions remain at their highest point in years following coordinated US-Israel strikes on Iranian military, nuclear and leadership infrastructure. Iran has vowed decisive retaliation, while multiple Gulf states remain on high alert amid continued missile interceptions and air defence activations.
Trump’s message suggests that Washington is prepared to significantly escalate its response if Iran follows through on its latest threat.
The situation remains extremely volatile, with further military and diplomatic developments expected in the coming hours.