New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a major escalation if Tehran retaliates after the United States launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz.

"The United States is, as we speak, striking Iranian Targets near the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. He described the attacks as "large and powerful" and said they were carried out in retaliation for Iran's alleged attempt to lay sea mines in the strategic waterway and for missile attacks on a US military base in Jordan.

Trump warned that Iran would face an even stronger response if it retaliated.

"If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and ...