He went on to downplay Larijani’s remark entirely, stating, “I guess it’s a threat. I’m sure it’s not a threat, actually, but perhaps it is,” brushing it off without showing concern.

Tensions Rise After U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

The Iranian adviser’s comment came shortly after Trump publicly stated he would be open to attacking Iran again if necessary. This follows U.S. strikes in June that targeted three major Iranian nuclear facilities.

When asked by a reporter if he would consider future airstrikes should Iran resume high-level uranium enrichment, Trump didn’t hesitate: “Sure, without question, absolutely – it has to be unbelievable.”

He added that both Iran and Israel are worn out from ongoing tensions. “They’re exhausted,” Trump said. “And Israel’s exhausted too. And I dealt with both of them, and they both wanted it settled – both of them – and we did a great job. But they’re exhausted. The last thing they’re thinking about right now is nuclear. You know what they’re thinking of? They’re thinking about tomorrow, trying to live.”

Secret Service Response to the Threat

In response to Larijani’s comments, a spokesperson for the United States Secret Service told Newsweek they could not address specific protective measures or intelligence details. However, they assured that “we operate in a heightened and very dynamic threat environment, and the safety and security of the President and all of our protectees remains our highest priority.”