Trump Signals Escalation in Iran Conflict, Says ‘Big Wave’ of Strikes Still Ahead

President Donald Trump says U.S. military operations against Iran are progressing forcefully and warns that larger actions are forthcoming as uncertainty surrounds Tehran’s leadership.

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President Donald Trump indicated Monday that U.S. military operations against Iran are expected to intensify, telling CNN that a major escalation in strikes has not yet occurred and that stronger action is imminent.

“The big wave hasn’t even happened. The big one is coming soon,” Trump said during the interview. He added, “We haven’t even started hitting them hard.”

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The president described current military activity as effective and ongoing. “We’re knocking the crap out of them,” Trump told CNN. “I think it’s going very well. It’s very powerful. We’ve got the greatest military in the world and we’re using it.”

Trump also addressed the situation in Tehran following the reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying the United States does not yet know who is leading Iran. “We don’t know who the leadership is. We don’t know who they’ll pick,” he said.

The remarks come as U.S. operations continue in the region and as questions remain about the longer-term objectives of the campaign. According to Reuters, many senior U.S. officials remain skeptical that the current military effort will result in a near-term regime change within the Islamic Republic.

The administration has maintained that the strikes are aimed at eliminating threats posed by Iran’s leadership and military capabilities. Trump’s latest comments suggest that additional phases of the operation are forthcoming, though specific details about timing or scope were not disclosed.

The conflict has already reshaped regional dynamics, with retaliatory threats from Tehran and increased military readiness across the Middle East. As the situation develops, U.S. officials have not publicly outlined a transition strategy should Iran’s governing structure shift in the wake of recent strikes.

Trump’s statements underscore both the administration’s confidence in ongoing military operations and the uncertainty surrounding Iran’s political future as the war continues.