US To Hit Iran Hard, Says Trump
President Donald Trump has vowed a strong military response against Iran following missile attacks on US bases in Jordan. The escalation has caused global oil prices to rise amid fears of broader conflict in the Middle East.
Why it matters
Heightened tensions between the US and Iran carry significant risks for global security, regional stability, and international energy markets.
US President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday as the Middle East war reignited and once again drew in the Islamic republic’s proxies.
The warning came after a lull in the fighting — that had spurred hopes of a return to negotiations — appeared to end, sending oil prices jumping five per cent over fears of disruptions to global supplies.
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On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and the United States announced strikes on militant bases in Iraq, while US ally Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of a truce violation.
For two days, the world’s biggest oil exporter Saudi Arabia has reported drone attacks targeting crude facilities that it blamed on Iraqi armed groups allied with Tehran.
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