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US bombing to ‘get much worse’ if Iran doesn’t halt attacks: Trump

AIR FORCE ONE, Undefined (AFP) — President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that US bombing of Iran will increase significantly if Tehran continues to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse! the US president posted on social media over a picture of an apparent bombing of a site in Iran.Trump reinforced that message when speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, returning from a NATO summit in Turkey.We just hit them very hard, and I say we hit them 20 to one. Every time they hit us, we're going to hit them 20, Trump told reporters. And we did it last night. They did a little something today, but it was really retribution for last night.
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The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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BRICS News
· Jun 26, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says US attack is a "reckless violation of ceasefire.
JUST IN: Iran says US attack is a reckless violation of ceasefire.@BRICSNews
Brisbane Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Donald Trump gives instruction if he was to be assassinated by Iran
Donald Trump calls to bomb Iran “at levels they’ve never seen before” if they were to ever succeed in their supposed plot to assassinate him.
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump Says to ‘Bomb Them’ If Assassinated
President Donald Trump has left instructions to be carried out if Iran succeeds in assassinating him. “ bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before.”
World Israel News
· Jul 9, 2026
‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes
Tehran warned additional U.S. attacks would trigger wider retaliation against American military installations across the region. The post ‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes appeared first on World Israel News.
Iran Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
"Will get much worse" if ships attacked again: Trump warns Iran of tougher response
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran that American military action would intensify if Tehran continues attacks on commercial vessels.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, 'This is in retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran. It happens again, it will get much worse!'He also shared an image of the aftermath of US strikes in Chabahar, I
The Independent
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran-US war latest: Washington names Straight of Hormuz demands as Trump issues ominous warning over ‘assassination plot’
‘Just literally bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before’, Trump said he’s instructed the US to do if Iran assassinated him
NDTV
· Jul 7, 2026
'No Guarantee US Won't Attack Again': Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson To NDTV
Esmail Baghaei pointed out that since Iran has been attacked twice by the US amid talks, there is no guarantee that another attack won't take place.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 26, 2026
Iranian official condemns US attack as ‘reckless violation of ceasefire’
Iranian official condemns US attack as ‘reckless violation of ceasefire’ Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said that Trump “has shown he has no commitment to the principles of negotiation or a ceasefire”. “This reckless violation of the ceasefire will, as always, lead to retreat and regret on their part, Azizi said on X, in response to the US strikes on Iran. “The blame game does not work anymore,” he said. The U.S. attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations once again. The failed U.S. President has shown he has no commitment to the principles of negotiation or a ceasefire. This reckless violation of the ceasefire will, as always, lead to retreat and regret on their part. The — ابراهیم عزیزی (@Ebrahimazizi33) June 26, 2026
India TV News
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump reveals backup plan in response to Iran's assassination plot: 'Bomb them like never before'
US President Donald Trump has claimed that he has left instructions for the United States to launch an unprecedented military response against Iran if Tehran succeeds in assassinating him, saying the country would be bombed at levels that they've never seen before.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump: US to resume attacks if Iran does not restrain allies
President Donald Trump on Sunday posted that the US will resume attacks on Iran unless the Iranians can keep their Hezbollah allies in Lebanon from causing violence. “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only [] The post Trump: US to resume attacks if Iran does not restrain allies appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
AllSides
· Jun 28, 2026
CENTCOM launches second wave of retaliatory strikes on Iran as Trump warns US may 'complete the job'
President Donald Trump is threatening to re-escalate U.S. attacks on Iran after the regime in Tehran continued attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched strikes against both Kuwait and Bahrain this weekend, leading to condemnations from both Arab neighbors. Israel and Lebanon agreed to the framework of a deal that would see the IDF withdraw from Southern Lebanon. Israeli officials say they will only withdraw if the Lebanese army deploys against Hezbollah.
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 9, 2026
Tensions flare in the Middle East: US strikes 90 targets in Iran, Trump says “I don’t know if they are worthy of a deal”
Tehran responds with strikes on US bases in Kuwait Bahrain - Ghalibaf warns over the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump leaves open the possibility of further, harsher strikes The post Tensions flare in the Middle East: US strikes 90 targets in Iran, Trump says “I don’t know if they are worthy of a deal” appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Fox News
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump says he left instructions to 'bomb' Iran 'at levels' never seen if he is assassinated
Trump told the New York Post he left instructions to bomb Iran at unprecedented levels if Tehran succeeds in its assassination plot against him.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 9, 2026
[Video] The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets.
The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets. The Islamic Republic is the biggest sponsor of terrorism, and they will not stop until they are stopped. The US is finally standing up to the bullies in Tehran. Finish the job!
Daily Mirror
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait with Middle East ceasefire on the brink
Iran launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after the US hit 10 targets in the country - the Islamic Republic warned negotiations with Washington will come to a 'complete halt' if US strikes continue
Intel Slava
· Jul 7, 2026
🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — BREAKING: A U.S.
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The Hill
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump 'left instructions' to bomb Iran 'at levels that they've never seen' if he's assassinated
President Trump on Friday claimed he has left instructions to bomb Iran “at levels that they’ve never seen before” should Tehran assassinate him. “I’ve been on their list for a long time. That’s what we’re dealing with,” he told the New York Post. “The only thing is, I’ve left instructions — if anything happens, to...
DawnNews English
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump Warns US Could Strike Iran Again Tonight After Gulf Attacks | Middle East Tensions Escalate |
US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch another strike on Iran as early as tonight, following reported attacks on US military facilities in the Gulf. The latest developments mark a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #trump #iran #unitedstates #middleeast #breakingnews #Geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
9 News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
Donald Trump announces bloody plan if he is assassinated | 9 News Australia
Donald Trump has claimed he left instructions to escalate bombing of Iran in the event if he is assassinated, after reports emerged that Israel had told him that Iran was plotting to kill him. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
Hindustan Times
· Jun 21, 2026
US-Iran war LIVE: Israel may hinder US-Iran peace talks, hints US intel ahead of negotiations in Switzerland
US-Iran war LIVE: US intelligence agencies have warned the Trump administration that Netanyahu is expected to take actions that could disrupt the US-Iran negotiations aimed at ending the war. As per the assessment, he is expected to continue strikes against Hezbollah despite the ceasefire agreement.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 11, 2026
‘Iran will be ‘completely decimated if I’m assassinated’ – Trump
United States President Donald Trump says the US would completely decimate Iran if it attempts or succeeds in assassinating him. Trump issued this warning on Friday in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. According to him, 1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more [] ‘Iran will be ‘completely decimated if I’m assassinated’ – Trump
Washington Examiner
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump threatens complete decimation of Iran if assassinated: ‘Orders have already been given’
President Donald Trump on Friday evening announced that he has preemptively given orders for Iran’s complete decimation should the country follow through on threats to assassinate him. Trump previously told the New York Post that he has left “instructionsto just literally bomb them at levels that they’ve never seen before,” if Iran kills him. The []
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
How Iran war challenged US global standing
TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The US attack on Iran was meant to project strength. Instead, it became a turning point that exposed Washington's strategic limits and eroded its global credibility.
CNN
· Jul 9, 2026
'Gun to the knife fight': Ret. Admiral reveals what US holds over Iran
The US has launched more strikes against Iran “to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” US Central Command said Wednesday. Iranian state media reported explosions in several cities, including Bushehr, Chabahar, Konarak, Bandar Abbas and Sirik. Iran’s deputy foreign minister called Trump a “criminal,” with one official telling CNN his comments were “disgusting.” 0:00 Ret. Admiral Stavridis on bringing a 'gun to the knife fight' 3:12 Pleitgen describes the mood in Iran amid the ceasefire's end 5:33 How can an attack affect oil prices? 7:17 Where the US strikes are hitting Iran Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Iran #Trump #News
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump Threatens to Attack Iran If Tehran Fails to Rein in Hezbollah
President Donald Trump threatened large-scale strikes on Iran if Hezbollah does not halt attacks on Israeli forces that invaded Lebanon. “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!” the President wrote on Truth []
Tehran Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Hormuz locked: Iran crushes US military might
TEHRAN - The continuous military strikes executed by the United States against Iran in blatant violation of the recent interim agreement mark yet another severe miscalculation in Washington’s historically hostile approach toward the Islamic Republic.
Times of India
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran’s 'eye-for-an-eye' response to US strikes: What was targeted and why
Iran’s 'eye-for-an-eye' response to US strikes: What was targeted and why
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump threatens Iran with ‘1,000 missiles’ over alleged assassination plot
WASHINGTON, July 11 (YPA) –US President Donald Trump threatened late Friday into Saturday that the United States would “completely destroy” Iran if it attempted to assassinate him or succeeded in doing so. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “There are 1,000 missiles ready to launch and aimed at the Islamic Republic []
Reuters
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says the US will 'probably' hit Iran again Wednesday night
President Trump threatened to attack Iran again after saying an initial ceasefire deal with the Islamic Republic was 'over,' though he has not made clear whether Washington would be returning to full-on war with Iran. #News #Trump #USA #Iran #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wrTCEk 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
The Tribune
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran strikes targets in Gulf after US hits 90 sites; India urges calm
The US carried out strikes on Iran for the second consecutive day while Tehran retaliated by targeting American bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened to escalate the strikes, raising fears of deepening of the oil crisis as the vital Strait of Hormuz is seeing a low volume of shipping. Iran accused []
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 12, 2026
Why the Iran-US ceasefire is falling apart | The Bottom Line
Neither Iran nor the United States seems able to deliver a “knockout blow at an acceptable price” to the other side, and both know “they have no choice other than engaging in diplomacy”, but they’re not ready to make uncomfortable concessions, argues Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at International Crisis Group. Vaez tells host Steve Clemons that Tehran and Washington are trying to “enforce their own interpretation” of the ceasefire agreement they signed last month. President Trump has become “frustrated” with diplomacy because he’s not seeing “the kind of quick results that he likes to see”, Vaez says. #iran #unitedstates #iranwar #ceasefire #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish
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