In a pointed address from Air Force One, US President Donald Trump cautioned Iran against further escalation, hinting at ‘very strong’ actions as civilian casualties mount in ongoing demonstrations. The remarks came en route from Florida to Washington on Sunday, amid reports of deepening crisis in the Islamic Republic.
Trump painted a grim picture, asserting that the violence appears to have claimed lives of those who should not have been targeted. He criticized Iran’s leadership for relying on brutality rather than governance, a shift from diplomacy to confrontation.
US forces are said to be dissecting the unrest with precision, as Trump confirmed their vigilant oversight. ‘We see this gravely. Options on the table are robust, and a call will be made soon,’ he told journalists. Dodging queries on red lines or strike details, the President maintained strategic ambiguity.
Continuous briefings every hour are guiding White House deliberations, Trump disclosed. On fatalities, he pointed to crowd crushes and stray bullets amid overwhelming gatherings protesting the regime.
The warning escalated when discussing potential Iranian reprisals: America would retaliate in ways unimaginable, drawing from a history of eliminating existential dangers. ‘They need to get our intentions straight,’ Trump stressed.
No details emerged on allied discussions or decision timelines, keeping the focus on unilateral resolve. For weeks, Iranian cities have boiled over with dissent, as masses demand change from entrenched powers.
Trump’s forthright posture signals a potential pivot in US-Iran relations, where restraint gives way to readiness. Observers note this could galvanize or isolate Washington on the global stage, depending on next moves.