US President Donald Trump commented on the US military strikes on Iran today (Tuesday), and warned that Iran would court even greater strikes if it retaliated.
"The United States is, as we speak, striking Iranian Targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are large and powerful, and in retaliation for the Iranians’ failed attempt at adding sea mines to the Strait, which currently has no mines (They have been completely removed or detonated!), and the Iranians shooting eight missiles, all successfully knocked down, at our Military Base in Jordan," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
He warned: "If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and higher level, but it will not be the biggest attack of them all, that is waiting in the wings and, when it is over, there will be very little left of the Islamic Republic of Iran! President DONALD J. TRUMP."
US strikes were carried out on Qeshm Island, in Chabahar, and in the Bandar Abbas area, all of which are in the Strait og Hormuz area.
Earlier, the US Embassy in Israel issued a warning to American citizens in light of the tensions in the Middle East. The announcement warned citizens of the possibility of unexpected escalation, flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
"Iran and its supporters may harm American interests and sites affiliated with the United States and its citizens around the world. You must exercise increased vigilance, stay away from demonstrations and large gatherings, locate a protected area in advance, and follow the authorities' instructions," the embassy statement said.