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In a post on X, former President Donald Trump announced that the United States is currently striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. He described the attack as 'very justified' and warned that if Iran retaliates, it will be hit again 'at a much harder and higher level.' Trump further stated that this would not be the biggest attack, claiming a larger strike is 'waiting in the wings' that would leave 'very little left of the Islamic Republic of Iran.' The statement represents a significant escalation in rhetoric and potential military action between the US and Iran, though no independent confirmation of the strikes was provided in the post.
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Former President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is currently conducting strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement, Trump said:
"The United States is, as we speak, striking Iranian Targets near the Strait of Hormuz."
He characterized the attack as "very justified" and issued a warning to Iran against retaliation.
"If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and higher level," Trump stated.
He further warned that any subsequent response would not be the "biggest attack of them all," adding that a larger operation "is waiting in the wings."
Trump concluded: "When it is over, there will be very little left of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
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