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Iran Threatens Severe Response as Trump Vows to

Published on Jan 08, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that any attack on Iran would be met with a “harsh and discouraging” response. His remarks followed comments by US President Donald Trump, who threatened to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities if Tehran resumes its nuclear program.

 

The US warning has fueled speculation about possible military action. On January 6, a significant number of US military aircraft were tracked entering the Middle East, prompting analysts to suggest Washington may be preparing for potential strikes, possibly in coordination with Israel.

 

Trump Threatens Military Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Program

Trump made his warning during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on December 30. Speaking in Florida, Trump stated, "Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again... And if they are, we're going to have to knock them down. We'll knock them down. We'll knock the hell out of them. But hopefully that's not

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