Trump says Iran would be ‘totally wiped out’ if it retaliates

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US President Donald Trump told Fox News that if Iran responds to US strikes, it would be hit much harder. He said the response would be so severe that Iran would be “totally wiped out as a country.”

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump warned Iran that any retaliation for US strikes would be met with much harsher consequences.

WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 5:39 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Trump was reacting to the possibility of Iran responding to US strikes.

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