U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric against Iran on Saturday, calling the country the “loser of the Middle East” and warning that it could face a major military strike as the regional conflict continues to escalate.

In a message posted on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump claimed that Iran had been weakened by ongoing military pressure from the United States and Israel.

“Iran, which is being beat to hell, has apologized and surrendered to its Middle East neighbors,” Trump wrote, asserting that Tehran had pledged not to launch further attacks against countries in the region following recent hostilities.

Trump’s comments came after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly issued a message to neighboring states expressing regret over missile and drone attacks that occurred during the ongoing conflict. However, Iranian officials have also stressed that the country will not surrender despite international pressure.

In his post, Trump warned that further military action could be imminent.

“Today Iran will be hit very hard,” he wrote, suggesting that the United States and its allies are preparing additional strikes as the conflict continues.

The U.S. president also accused Iran of attempting to dominate the Middle East, claiming that Tehran had long sought to expand its influence across the region through military operations and political alliances.

“Iran is no longer the bully of the Middle East,” Trump said. “They are the loser of the Middle East and will remain so for many decades unless they surrender or collapse.”

The remarks follow Trump’s earlier demand that Iran accept “unconditional surrender” as the only acceptable path toward ending the war. He has said that if Tehran agrees to such terms, the United States and its allies would help rebuild the country’s economy and support a new leadership structure.

At the same time, Iranian leaders have rejected calls for surrender. President Pezeshkian stated that Iran would not capitulate despite mounting military pressure, insisting that the country would defend itself if attacked.

Meanwhile, U.S. officials have indicated that the conflict may intensify further. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a recent television interview that the “biggest bombing campaign” of the war may still lie ahead.

The fighting between Iran, the United States, and Israel has already caused significant casualties across the region and raised fears of a wider Middle East conflict that could affect global energy markets and international security.