Trump warns US will ‘hit Iran very hard’ after Jordan attack, oil jumps 6%
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President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview that the United States would retaliate ‘very hard’ against Iran for a ballistic missile strike on American forces in Jordan overnight. The threat, combined with renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, sent oil prices surging more than 6% on Wednesday. Trump also said peace talks would continue, even as he described Iran-backed militias as ‘the cancer of the world.’
The Retaliation Pledge
Speaking to Fox News hours after the attack, Trump said the U.S. had only minutes to intercept the missiles and that all were shot down. ‘We’re going to hit them very, very hard,’ he said, adding that Iran would ‘get a beating.’ The president stressed that the strikes would be ‘severe’ but did not specify a timeline or target. He also revealed that recent U.S.-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq had been coordinated with the Iraqi government, according to TRT Haber. Meanwhile, Trump said peace talks would continue alongside military pressure.
Oil Market Reaction
Brent crude initially dropped to $80.61 but reversed sharply after the Iran attack and Trump’s threats, climbing over 6% to $86.67 in afternoon trading, Sozcu reported. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard separately targeted U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait early Wednesday, breaking a 13-day lull in hostilities. Adding to supply concerns, Iran rejected an Omani proposal to restart traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and demanded greater control over ship transits.
Netanyahu Meeting and Regional Tensions
Ahead of the interview, Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the talks as ‘great’ and saying he now ‘understands.’ Israeli media had reported that Netanyahu planned to continue military operations against Iran and target the nuclear facility at Kazma Mountain. Trump criticized the leak to the New York Post, telling Netanyahu he should have told him directly. The meeting underscored the deepening alignment between the two leaders against Tehran.
What's Next
The U.S. Central Command has indicated it is prepared to retaliate, though no timeline has been given. It remains unclear whether the threat of strikes will deter Iran or further escalate the conflict across the Middle East.
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Trump warns US will ‘hit Iran very hard’ after Jordan attack, oil jumps 6%
