Iranian Security Chief Ali Larijani Warns President Donald Trump

A senior Iranian security official warned US President Donald Trump to be careful not to get eliminated himself as tensions escalated over an ongoing bombing campaign.

"The nation of Iran is no longer afraid," the high-ranking officer stated in response to threats regarding oil flow through a key strait.

Iran's security chief dismissed US warnings as 'empty' and cautioned that even greater retaliation would not deter them from taking action against Trump if necessary, according to reports translated into English by Korean media outlets covering the event on Tuesday morning in Seoul. The official Ali Larijani issued this message via social platform X.

"Faites attention à ne pas être éliminé vous-même!" (Be careful not to get eliminated yourself!), a senior Iranian security figure warned Donald Trump, who had previously threatened significantly stronger military strikes if Tehran disrupted oil shipments through the region.

"I could open up dialogue," President Trump stated despite escalating rhetoric from Iran regarding potential disruptions to global energy routes via maritime chokepoints in Southeast Asia and beyond, while dismissing Iranian warnings as hollow threats lacking substance or credibility among international observers monitoring the situation.