Iran’s Khamenei Warns of ‘Strong Blow’ as Trump Threatens to Drop Bombs, Putin Silent on US Ire

Furious comments issued by President Donald Trump prompted a swift and aggressive response from Iran, while Russian President Vladimir Putin remains tight-lipped in the face of the U.S. leader’s ire.

Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, issued a warning on Monday, March 31, and said it would respond "decisively and immediately" to any threat issued by the U.S. after Trump said there "will be bombing" and likely more tariffs if Tehran does not agree to a nuclear deal with Washington.

"The enmity from the U.S. and Israel has always been there. They threaten to attack us, which we don’t think is very probable, but if they commit any mischief, they will surely receive a strong reciprocal blow," Khamenei said according to a British media outlet report.

Further, an adviser to Khamenei, Ali Larijani reportedly said in an interview with state media that the country would have no alternative but to acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked. “We are not moving towards (nuclear) weapons, but if you do something wrong in the Iranian nuclear issue, you will force Iran to move towards that because it has to defend itself.”

Meanwhile, President Trump also stated on Monday that the US will continue striking the Houthis until the Yemeni terror group stops attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea. (FN/VFI News)

“Dear God, we pray in Yeshua's Name that Iran will not be able to start a nuclear war. We pray fervently that you prevent Iran from enriching its uranium and acquiring nuclear weapons capable of mass destruction. Please, protect us and all Your people and innocent civilians from a nuclear war and its consequences. May Your Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.”