Trump Says 'Massive Attack' Against Tehran In Works, Iran Hasn't Felt 'Enough Pain Yet'
Trump Says 'Massive Attack' Against Tehran In Works, Iran Hasn't Felt 'Enough Pain Yet' Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 22:22 IST Donald Trump's
Trump Says 'Massive Attack' Against Tehran In Works, Iran Hasn't Felt 'Enough Pain Yet' Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 22:22 IST Donald Trump's administration is preparing for a massive assault on Iran, suggesting the war is only set to worsen from here on. Rapid Read US President Donald Trump (File IMAGE: AFP) Donald Trump has said he is seriously considering launching a “massive attack" on Iran, raising the prospect of a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. He asserted that this wave of attacks will be “bigger than ever before". “I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," Trump said, in an interview given to Axios, adding that no final call has been made yet. Tehran “hasn’t received enougn pain yet," he ominously said. US officials also confirmed that no new military orders have been issued so far. Trump indicated that Israel could quickly join any operation but stressed that Washington is capable of acting alone.
“Israel would join in two minutes if I ask them to," he said, while adding, “we don’t need anybody." He also warned there would be “consequences" if Israel participates, suggesting possible retaliation from Iran. War Escalation And Rising Oil Prices The comments come amid a sharp escalation in hostilities over the past 12 days, with the US intensifying strikes aimed at stopping Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, however, has shown no sign of backing down and has continued its own military actions across the region. The standoff has already pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel, reflecting fears of a wider disruption to energy supplies. The prospect of a larger US offensive has also raised concerns domestically, where a return to full-scale war remains unpopular. Proxy Conflict Expands Across Region The conflict has increasingly spread beyond direct US-Iran confrontation, drawing in Tehran-backed groups across West Asia. Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen have stepped up attacks on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea, opening another critical front near key global shipping lanes.
Trump has warned that any such attacks will be treated as actions by Iran itself. In a recent post, he said the US would hold Tehran responsible if the Houthis target ships, calling the group an Iranian proxy and warning that “major military punishment will be inflicted." Despite the escalation, Trump said Iran is still seeking negotiations, though no breakthrough appears imminent. “They want to negotiate, but they are not there yet," he said, adding, “They haven’t received enough pain yet." With tensions rising across multiple fronts, the situation in West Asia remains volatile, with the risk of a broader conflict continuing to grow. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What would a "massive attack" on Iran entail? A "massive attack" on Iran could entail strikes on its underground nuclear facilities, such as "Pickaxe Mountain" near Natanz. US President Donald Trump stated that the US would "hit that area pretty soon, and very heavily". How might this conflict impact global oil prices further?
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