U.S. Source: Today’s Strike on Iran Intended as a Warning A U.S. official stated that today’s military action against Iran was meant as a warning signal, not a full-scale escalation. The United States hopes Iran will come to the negotiating table, with the belief that a diplomatic solution is still possible. However, any further aggression from Iran will be met with a strong military response. President Trump has extended a two-week deadline for Iran to begin dialogue. The strike caused only minor damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities, and no civilian casualties were reported.