Israel-Iran live: Trump threatens to retaliate ‘at levels never seen before’ if US targeted by Tehran as airstrikes wreak havoc overnight
Donald Trump has threatened to respond ‘at levels never seen before’ if Iran attacks US bases, as Tehran and Israel trade heavy blows overnight.
Posting on Truth Social, the US president said his forces had “nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight” but warned: “If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before.”
On Saturday, Iran warned that it would target US, UK or French bases in the region if they shot down missiles heading for Israel.
Israel and Iran continued to trade airstrikes and missiles overnight, with at least seven dead in Israel and an unknown number of casualties in Iran.
Israel targeted Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters and a fire erupted at Shahran oil depot near Iran’s capital, after it was targeted in an Israeli attack, Iran said.
Air sirens were heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as casualties were reported from strikes on buildings in the Galilee region, northern Israel and Bar Yam, a city just south of Tel Aviv.
Iran had vowed “heavy and destructive” attacks following Israel’s surprise offensive three days ago.
