U.S. President Donald Trump and top officials have issued a sharp warning to Iran following a series of U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, urging Tehran not to retaliate or escalate tensions.
The coordinated strikes, which targeted key sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, were described by President Trump as a “monumental success,” and part of a larger effort to neutralize Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States does not seek a ground war but emphasized that any hostile response from Iran will trigger swift and overwhelming consequences.
Vice President J.D. Vance called the idea of retaliation “the stupidest thing in the world,” noting that American forces remain on alert, and homeland agencies are preparing for potential cyber or sleeper-cell threats.
Iran has so far directed its military response at Israel, launching missiles into major cities and military zones, but has not yet targeted U.S. assets.
Iranian officials condemned the U.S. strikes as violations of international law and vowed to continue their nuclear program, while also threatening to shut down the Strait of Hormuz—a key oil route.
Russia and China have condemned the U.S. operation, calling for de-escalation, while global markets reacted sharply, with oil prices jumping over 30% 
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As tensions rise, Washington is signaling readiness to defend its position while pressuring Iran to stand down.
The world watches closely as both sides test the limits of diplomacy and force 
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U.S. President Donald Trump and top officials have issued…
