US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States had bombed several sites in Iran on Saturday. The strikes immediately triggered political controversy at home.

Lawmakers Question Legality of Strikes

Soon after Trump announced the military action, criticism poured in from across the political spectrum. One Republican lawmaker called the operation “unconstitutional.” Meanwhile, a prominent Democrat suggested that Trump could face impeachment for the decision.

Trump Issues Strong Warning on Truth Social

Despite the criticism, Trump defended his actions. After a press briefing, he posted a firm message to Iran on his platform, Truth Social. In a bold all-caps post, he warned, “ANY RETALIATION BY IRAN AGAINST THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL BE MET WITH FORCE FAR GREATER THAN WHAT WAS WITNESSED TONIGHT.”

He ended the post with, “THANK YOU! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.”

Tensions Rise After U.S. Strikes

The warning has raised tensions even further between Washington and Tehran. Both sides now appear to be preparing for what could come next, as the world watches closely.