President Donald Trump said Monday that U.S. military action against Iran is far from over, warning [1] that larger strikes are imminent following a weekend offensive carried out alongside Israel.
Speaking to CNN anchor Jake Tapper, President Trump said the United States has only begun its bombardment campaign after the launch of “Operation Epic Fury,” a joint U.S.-Israeli operation conducted over the weekend.
“We’re knocking the crap out of them,” Trump told Tapper.
“I think it’s going very well. It’s very powerful.
He added: “We haven’t even started hitting them hard. The big wave hasn’t even happened. The big one is coming soon.”
Operation Epic Fury involved coordinated strikes across Iran. The attacks resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei along with dozens of other regime leaders, according to statements made following the operation.
President Trump indicated that the military campaign would continue and intensify until its objectives are achieved. He also issued a warning to civilians in the region amid the ongoing conflict.
“Right now we want everyone staying inside. It’s not safe out there,” he said.
The President reiterated that additional action is forthcoming.
“We haven’t even started hitting them hard. The big wave hasn’t even happened. The big one is coming soon,” Trump added.
The remarks came after the initial phase of Operation Epic Fury concluded over the weekend.
The joint strikes marked a significant escalation in military action targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure.
President Trump’s comments suggest that the current phase of operations is only the beginning of a broader campaign.
While the weekend strikes were described as extensive, the President indicated that future operations would involve greater force.
The interview with Tapper took place Monday, one day after the coordinated strikes were carried out.
The President characterized the early results of the campaign as successful and described the impact as substantial.
“We’re knocking the crap out of them,” he said, describing the operation’s effectiveness. “I think it’s going very well. It’s very powerful.”
The United States and Israel conducted the joint strikes under the banner of Operation Epic Fury.
The operation targeted sites across Iran and resulted in high-level casualties within the Iranian regime.
President Trump’s warning to civilians to remain indoors reflected concerns about ongoing military activity.
“Right now we want everyone staying inside. It’s not safe out there,” he said, indicating that additional strikes may be imminent.
He emphasized that the largest phase of the campaign has not yet occurred.
“We haven’t even started hitting them hard. The big wave hasn’t even happened. The big one is coming soon,” Trump said.
The President did not provide specific details about the timing or scope of the anticipated escalation, but his remarks signal that further action is expected in the coming days.
Operation Epic Fury represents a coordinated effort between the United States and Israel to strike Iranian targets.
The weekend attacks marked the first phase of what President Trump described as an expanding campaign.
In his comments Monday, the President framed the initial strikes as effective but incomplete, indicating that the administration intends to pursue additional military objectives.
“We’re knocking the crap out of them,” Trump said.
“I think it’s going very well. It’s very powerful.”
He repeated that the most significant phase of the operation has yet to take place.
“We haven’t even started hitting them hard. The big wave hasn’t even happened. The big one is coming soon,” he said.
The situation remains fluid following the weekend’s events, with U.S. officials monitoring developments as Operation Epic Fury continues.