Donald Trump turned to his Truth Social account (@realDonaldTrump) to fire a direct warning at Iran, demanding that the country move immediately to halt what he called its "highly paid PROXIES" operating in Lebanon and stirring up trouble there.
The Post in Full
Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don't, we'll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP
The Weight of Last Week's Strike
The most significant detail in Trump's message is his reference to action taken "last week," which he frames not as a ceiling but as a floor. The post makes clear that if Iran does not comply, it should expect a response that goes beyond even that earlier episode in scale and intensity.
Official Tone, Zero Diplomatic Softening
Trump ended the post with the signature "President DONALD J. TRUMP," lending it the character of a formal declaration rather than an offhand social media remark. There is no hedging, no diplomatic language, and no room left for ambiguity in the message he sent.
