Trump said Iran’s retaliation for the American base was ‘very weak,’ Not saying we would respond militarily

President Donald Trump warned Iran against revenge several times after the US attack on Tehran’s nuclear facilities on Saturday night.

On Monday, Iran fired a missile targeting the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar – the largest US military base in the region, increased concerns about escalation. A US official told ABC News that the US intercepted Iran’s missile with the help of Qatar.

But in his response to Iran’s retaliation attacks, in the posts to his social media platform, he reached the tone de-escalation when he urged both parties to pursue “peace,” especially adding, “I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.”

While the President has the right to respond, there are no active plans for the United States to respond at this time, according to a US official and two sources who are familiar with the President’s thinking.

One source quoting Iranian attacks as “failed retaliation” and said there was a consensus that developed among the president’s advisor that there might not be a response at this time, Rachel Scott reported from ABC.

“Iran has officially responded to our elimination of their nuclear facilities with a very weak response, which we expect, and has effectively replied,” Trump wrote. “There were 14 missiles that were fired – 13 were torn down, and 1 was released, ‘because it was in the direction that was not threatening.”

“I am happy to report that no Americans are harmed, and almost no damage occurred,” Trump wrote. “Most importantly, they have put out everything from their ‘systems’, and hopefully there is no hatred anymore.”

“I want to thank Iran for giving us an initial notification, which allows no life to be lost, and no one is hurt,” Trump continued. “Maybe Iran can now continue peace and harmony in this region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same. Thank you for your attention to this problem!”

Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, however, wrote after a missile attack on Monday, “We will not give up.”

Trump’s response was calmer than his pointed warning to Iran on Saturday night not to reply after the US strike of the country’s nuclear facilities.

“Iran, the Middle East disruption, must now make peace. If not, the attack in the future will be far bigger and much easier,” Trump said in a speech to the nation.

“There will be peace, or there will be a tragedy for Iran, far greater than we have witnessed for the past eight days,” Trump said, referring to air strikes exchanged between Israel and Iran on days before US involvement.

“Remember, there are many targets left,” Trump added. “Tonight is the most difficult of them all, so far, and perhaps the most deadly. But if peace does not come quickly, we will pursue other targets with precision, speed and skills. Most of them can be removed in minutes.”

Trump issued a similar message in all capital letters on social media: “Every retaliation by Iran against the United States will be filled with strength that is far greater than what is witnessed tonight.”

Vice President JD Vance was further asked about the possibility of retaliation from Iran during the appearance at ABC News’ “This Week” on Sunday.

Vance said, “What happened next was up to the Iranian people.”

“If they are willing to choose a smart path, they will definitely find partners who are willing in the United States to dismantle the nuclear weapons program,” Vance said. “But if they decide they will attack our troops, if they decide they will continue to try to build nuclear weapons, then we will respond to it with extraordinary strength.”

Top administrative officials said that during the weekend the US is ready for the potential action of Iran.

The Head of the Head of the Joint General and Caine told reporters on Sunday that before the US strike against Iran on Saturday, the military increased the steps of the protection of troops throughout the region.

While the government said that they were not interested in a wider war with Iran, Trump’s attack on Tehran on Saturday triggered concerns about the potential escalation of Democrats and some Republican.

This week, some parliament members can try to advance the bipartisan resolution who are trying to limit the power of Trump’s war and prohibit US troops from unauthorized hostility with Iran, despite the steps to face heavy battles at the GOP controlled Congress.