U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Iran in 2026, warning in a recent radio interview that Washington would strike the Middle Eastern nation "very hard" if authorities there "start killing people" amid ongoing protests. The remarks come as global observers watch for signs of escalating conflict. 🎙️💥
"I have let them know that if they start killing people … we are going to hit them very hard," Trump stated during a conversation with conservative commentator Dan Bongino this week. This marks the third time this month that U.S. officials have publicly cautioned Tehran about its handling of domestic unrest.
Iran's Foreign Ministry fired back Wednesday, calling Trump's comments "interventionist and deceptive" in an official statement. Officials accused the U.S. of using human rights concerns as cover for what they describe as a "long-standing policy of pressure and interference." 🇮🇷✋
Analysts note this latest exchange continues the pattern of volatile U.S.-Iran relations that began in the late 2010s. With both countries entering election cycles later this year, many worry the rhetoric could translate to real-world consequences. 🌍⚡
