Trump Issues Warning to Iran Following Attacks

In the wake of the Iranian government’s assault on Israel’s major oil refinery, President Trump issued a caution to Iran and the speaker of its parliament, hinting that a response is forthcoming and stating it would happen “soon.”

Iran has intensified its attacks on Kuwait’s infrastructure, targeting water and power facilities. An oil refinery in Haifa, a city in northern Israel, was set ablaze subsequent to a missile strike from Iran. When asked about his thoughts on the incident, Trump told reporters, “We’ll see soon.”

He urged the remaining leaders of the Iranian regime to negotiate while there’s still time, as the U.S. ramps up military presence in the region, which could spell trouble for Iran.

In an exclusive interaction, Trump mentioned that the U.S. will soon discover whether the Iranian chairman is open to collaborating with American officials. “We’re going to figure it out,” Trump noted, replying to a question about Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. “I’ll let you know within a week.”

Trump expressed confidence about significant shifts in Iran, asserting that the old guard has largely been replaced and the new factions appear more amenable. “We’ve had a complete regime change because the past administration is gone and we’re dealing with a whole new set of people,” he stated. “And so far they’ve been much more reasonable.”

The president remarked on the ambiguous health situation of Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, suggesting that if he’s alive, he’s likely in poor health. “No one has heard from him,” Trump said, referring to Khamenei. He added that U.S. intelligence reports indicate that Khamenei is seriously injured.

When questioned about whether Khamenei is still alive, Trump responded, “We don’t know. I think he is probably alive, but in very bad condition.”

The interview occurred shortly after Iran targeted the Israeli refinery, marking a continuing trend of attacks on energy facilities amid the ongoing conflict.

As a result of Iran’s offensive, oil prices surged early on Monday, climbing to $115 per barrel. This increase coincided with Trump’s threats toward Iran, pushing the average gas price in the U.S. to $3.99—its highest level since 2022.

In light of the recent developments, Trump has warned that if a peace agreement is not established soon, the U.S. may contemplate “completely destroying” Iran’s energy infrastructure, including power plants, oil wells, and possibly desalination facilities.