Dubai, United Arab Emirates — US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday against escalating its attacks, writing online that America would respond with “unprecedented force!”
Trump’s comments on Truth Social follow Iranian threats on Sunday morning after acknowledging the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“Iran just said they will hit very hard today, harder than ever before,” Trump wrote. “But they better not do that, because if they do, we will hit them with unprecedented force!”
This is a breaking news update. The previous AP story follows below.
The Iranian Parliament Speaker on Sunday described the leaders of the United States and Israel as “dirty criminals” who will face “devastating blows” due to their continued attacks on the Islamic Republic.
Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf made the comment in a televised speech.
Ghalibaf is the highest-ranking official to appear on camera since the attacks began on Saturday.
“You have crossed our red line and you must pay the price,” he said. “We will deal you devastating blows that will drive you to begging.”