Trump Warns There Will Be More Attacks on Iran/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ In an ABC News interview, President Trump praised Israel’s attack on Iran and promised more strikes. Israel had informed the U.S. beforehand, prompting evacuation of embassy staff and military families. Analysts warn Iran is likely to retaliate forcefully, raising risk of regional escalation.
Trump Backs Further Attacks: Quick Looks
- Praise with warning: Trump calls the Israel strike “excellent” and says more is coming.
- Coordination disclosed: Israel gave the U.S. prior notice; evacuations followed.
- Diplomatic balancing: Envoy to continue nuclear talks, but Iranian participation remains uncertain.
- Iran expected to respond: Experts predict missile and drone reprisals; risk of broader conflict.
Trump Warns There Will Be More Attacks on Iran
Deep Look
Trump Endorses Further Israeli Military Action
In a Friday morning interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump described Israel’s strike against Iran as “excellent,” declaring, “We gave them a chance…They got hit about as hard as you’re going to get hit. And there’s more to come. A lot more.” He reiterated that this campaign served as a warning for Iran to agree to a nuclear deal.
U.S. Coordination and Precautions
U.S. officials confirmed that Israel notified the Trump administration ahead of the strike. Anticipating severe Iranian retaliation, the U.S. moved to evacuate nonessential embassy personnel and offered voluntary withdrawal options for military dependents in the region. President Trump clarified to the Wall Street Journal that while there was no formal “heads-up,” Washington was fully aware of the impending attack.
Nuclear Diplomacy Continues—For Now
Despite the outbreak of violence, Trump insisted that diplomatic channels remain open. He spoke several times on Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, including before the strikes began. Special envoy Steve Witkoff is still set to travel to Oman for planned nuclear negotiations, although Iranian participation remains uncertain given the newly escalated tensions.
Iran Poised to Hit Back
Analysts warn that Iran is unlikely to stay passive. Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy said Iran’s leadership may soon launch a large-scale drone or missile retaliation, marking a shift from paralysis to action. Trita Parsi from the Quincy Institute suggested Iran will respond forcefully—possibly escalating beyond the scale of its October 2024 attack. These experts caution that sustained Israeli aggression may strengthen Iran’s resolve and risk broader regional engagement.
Strategic Chess or Dangerous Game?
Observers note that Trump’s public support for continued strikes could embolden Israel but risks intensifying conflict. Vali Nasr, former State Department adviser, warns this escalation could undermine the push for diplomacy and spark a prolonged war of attrition—using arms as negotiation tools rather than dialogue.
Potential for Regional Slide
Iranian officials have condemned the strike as reckless aggression and pledged decisive, proportional retaliation under Article 51 of the UN Charter. American military planners have anticipated possible Iranian counterstrikes targeting U.S. bases. With evacuation efforts and military warnings underway, the U.S. finds itself delicately balancing support for Israel, protection of its personnel, and ongoing nuclear diplomacy.
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