Trump tweets that if Iran wants to fight, it would be 'the official end of Iran'

Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, President Trump tweeted a stark threat: 'If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again!' The tweet, sent from his Virginia golf club, marked one of his most direct warnings to Tehran and came as the Pentagon considered sending additional troops to the region. The message conflicted with reports that Trump had privately told the Pentagon he did not want war, and drew criticism from Democrats who accused the administration of risking an unnecessary conflict.

“If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran.” Quote verified against source