WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that any attack on American interests would be met with overwhelming force, amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: “If we are attacked by Iran in any way, the full force of the American military will come down on you at levels never seen before.”

Trump also noted the potential for an agreement between Iran and Israel to end the ongoing conflict but emphasized that the United States had no involvement in the Israeli military strikes that began Friday.

His remarks came in response to repeated Iranian accusations that Washington played a role in Israel’s strikes on nuclear and military targets across Iran, including the assassination of senior commanders and nine nuclear scientists.

The Israeli government has acknowledged urging the US to support its military campaign, though Trump has not committed to direct involvement.

Meanwhile, US officials have expressed concern over the potential for Iranian retaliation against American personnel or assets in the region, according to a report in The New York Times.

The latest conflict erupted after Israel launched a series of strikes on multiple Iranian sites, including uranium enrichment facilities and military installations. In response, Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones toward Israeli cities. — Agencies