Trump shares video warning of military strikes against Iranian regime
Trump posts a video montage featuring warnings of military retribution against Iran and promises to hunt down those who threaten Americans.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump shared a video montage warning of military strikes against the Iranian regime and promising retribution for threats against Americans. The shared media features audio clips asserting that the United States Armed Forces will hunt down and kill anyone who threatens Americans.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Truth Social post containing 2 videos. Video transcript On the orders of the President of the United States, U.S. Central Command is going to strike you right down. This regime will soon learn that no one should challenge the strength and might of the United States Armed Forces. He reminded the world, as he has time and time again, being an American means something unbreakable. If you kill Americans, if you threaten Americans anywhere on Earth, we will hunt you down without apology and without hesitation, and we will kill you. We didn’t start this war. But under President Trump, we are finishing it. Their war on Americans has become our retribution against their ayatollah. To the great proud people of Iran, the hour of your freedom is at hand. When we are finished taking over your government, it will be yours to take.” on October 14, 2026 at 1:51 AM ET.
This is Trump’s 20th message released today, and the last post was 7 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 156 of his 523 posts over the last 30 days classified as Image Only Posts.
The video transcript includes multiple unidentified speakers delivering stern warnings directed at Iran. The audio asserts that the United States did not start the conflict but will finish it under the current administration, framing the actions as retribution against the ayatollah.
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