‘They better not do that’: Donald Trump vows ‘unprecedented force’ if Iran tries to avenge Ayotollah Khamenei’s death

US President Donald Trump Sunday warned Iran not to retaliate to its Operation Epic Fury. Iran had earlier vowed to hit back with major force after US-Israeli strikes killed their Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump said Tehran “better not do that”. Trump added if Iran goes ahead with their plan of attacking, he will hit them with a force they’ve never seen. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before. THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE! Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP” Trump’s statement come after Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened to launch its “most-intense offensive operation” ever targeting Israel and US bases — inresponse to killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a massive US-Israeli airstrike. “The most devastating offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s armed forces will begin toward the occupied territories and American terrorist bases in just moments,” it said a few hours ago. As per New York Times, Iranian officials have promised to continue the fight Sunday morning. Ali Larijani, a senior leader and Khamenei confidant, vowed that Iranian forces would fight even harder on Sunday, in remarks carried by Iranian media. Seven other senior Iranian officials were also killed in attacks on Tehran Saturday. Trump has said the “heavy and pinpoint bombing” was to continue through the week or as long as necessary. The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More