Trump threatens Iran with severe military response

Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a devastating military response, warning of 'force never seen before' and that 'there will be nothing left' if Iran were to assassinate him. He has also stated that the U.S. 'won' in its dealings with Iran but does not want to leave the situation too early, while simultaneously rejecting negotiations with the country.

China has signaled it would welcome a visit from Trump despite the heightened tensions with Iran. Many headlines frame the escalating rhetoric as Trump becoming a 'war president' and taking a significant gamble in the region.