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Trump vows response to Iran’s retaliatory strikes: ‘We’re going to hit them hard’

Iran said the strikes were retaliation for U.S. attacks on launchers it said were preparing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • On Aug. 31, President Donald Trump warned that the United States will resume military attacks on Iran after the regime launched missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan.
  • U.S. airstrikes on Larak Island Sunday marked the first attacks on Iran since late July, ending a pause following 13 consecutive days of military operations.
  • The Iranian Foreign Ministry claimed it carried out 'defensive and crushing strikes' against U.S. bases in Jordan, while Tehran later reported targeting Minhad Air Base in the UAE with 'dozens of explosive drones'.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Aug. 31 that Iran's strikes show the regime is 'lashing out kinetically because they are losing economically,' citing 300% inflation.
  • With no peace talks scheduled, Trump recently described Iran as a 'Failed Nation' as the United States continues to pressure Tehran through Operation Economic Outcast.
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On Monday morning, the United States attacked the island of Larak in the Strait of Ormuz. Iran responded with attacks on US bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates and Donald Trump now promises to respond to Iranian attacks

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The US military is ready to respond to any form of aggression from Iran, according to Donald Trump. Speaking on Fox News on Monday morning, the US president made it clear that the US military will "respond" to Iranian missile attacks on American targets in the Middle East, as the two countries resumed mutual attacks after a month-long pause. "There will be a response" and "we will hit them hard," the US president said. According to the American …

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Trump vows retaliation after Iran targets U.S. base in Jordan

(The Center Square) – Following attempted missile attacks from Iran targeting a U.S. military base in Jordan, President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate.

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Haaretz broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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