Trump says Iran will 'get a beating' in retaliation for attack on bases in Jordan
Donald Trump has threatened a strong military response against Iran following a missile attack on US bases in Jordan. The rhetoric marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations.
Why it matters
The threat of direct military conflict between the US and Iran carries major implications for regional stability in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump said the US military would Iran "hard" after a missile attack against US bases in Jordan. ( Reuters: Evelyn Hockstein )
Donald Trump says the US military would be "hitting [Iran] hard, they're going to get a beating".
It comes after Iran launched a surprise attack on a US base in Jordan.
If Mr Trump follows through on his latest threat, it would risk returning the region to all-out war.
Link copied Share Share article Donald Trump has unleashed another fiery threat against Iran after a missile barrage launched towards American forces in Jordan.
In a phone interview with Fox News, which was not broadcast, the US president reportedly said the US would "beat the f****** s***" out of Iran in response to the surprise strikes on Tuesday night, local time.
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