Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' after first exchange of fire in a month

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BREAKING: President Trump tells @TreyYingst the U.S. will respond to Iranâs overnight attack on American forces in Jordan, saying, âWeâre going to hit them hard.â

Trump said U.S. air defenses intercepted all but one Iranian missile, which was allowed to pass because it was notâ¦ pic.twitter.com/k6GZGEKdYy
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 31, 2026
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Iran is officially a Failed Nation. IT IS DEAD! pic.twitter.com/Nv5LR95GcJ
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US strikes Iran for first time in a month, IRGC retaliates with attack in Jordan
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US, Iran exchange strikes for first time in a month

Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' after first exchange of fire in a month

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Keep reading Khaleej Times!

Wall Street dips as spiking crude prices revive fears of inflation, rate hike

Oil rises over 2% as US and Iran resume military attacks

Yields rise, stocks ease, with oil gaining as US and Iran resume attacks

Can Venezuela’s oil help bring relief to global energy markets?

Who will be attending Trump's meeting with US oil execs?

Trump to meet US oil execs as Iran war keeps price high

Europe's STOXX 600 falls as oil prices jump

Trump was sending message to Iran with Kharg Island post: JD Vance

Arab League condemns renewed Iranian attack on UAE

Wall St. slips as higher oil prices, hawkish Fed bets weigh

Crude prices rise above $90 per barrel

Lebanon urges Greece to help implement truce with Israel

Egypt condemns renewed Iranian attack on UAE

Bessent says Iran lashing out amid economic pressure of sanctions

Senior Iran source says latest hostilities with US 'limited' confrontation

Iran to deliver 'greater response' for every US attack, says source to Reuters

For every US attack on Iran, Tehran will deliver a 'response dozens of times greater'.

Qatar condemns renewed Iranian attacks on UAE, Jordan

Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan officials announce Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Trump says US going to hit Iran 'hard' after Jordan attack: Fox News

US military denies Iran claims of supertanker hitting mines

This is yet another IRGC attempt to intimidate regional commercial shipping through disinformation.

Trump calls Iran a 'failed nation'

GCC condemns Iranian aggression against UAE

Iran president says US war not in Tehran's interest after fighting flares

We believe that the solution to the existing problems is dialogue and cooperation, and all capacities must be used to prevent the spread of insecurity and conflict," he added, according to a statement from the Iranian presidency.

Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on Jordan

EU aviation safety agency narrows Gulf airspace warning

US military did not target Iran's Kharg Island, says official to Reuters

Iran state media says two killed in US attack on island in Hormuz

US fighter jet patrols Middle east skies: Centcom

Pezeshkian, Modi speak

EU says will work with US, G7 to keep pressure on Iran

Iran FM accuses Israel's Netanyahu of tricking US into war

In English, he praises POTUS' leadership. Serpent.

Iran Guards reject US account of attacks: Tasnim new agency

'Blatant breach': Jordan condemns attack on UAE

India's Modi meets Iran's Pezeshkian on sidelines of SCO summit

UAE condemns 'aggressive' missile attacks on Jordan

UAE holds Iran 'fully responsible' for attacks and repercussions

Watch: UAE Naval Forces carry out duties on country's waters

Oil rises as US, Iran resume military attacks

Iran authorities detail bulk carrier over oil discharge

Gold hits near two-week low on Fed chief's hawkish stance

UAE's Gargash says region needs 'realistic solution'

Iran denies attack on Kharg Island, calls Trump's post 'laughable': Nournews

UAE denies reports of missile attack on Dubai's Al Minhad Air Base

UAE air defences respond to Iran drone over country's waters

Iran reveals identity of navy member killed in US strike

No evidence of attack on Kharg despite Trump claim: Reuters

Iran condemns US attacks on Larak Island

IRGC says several killed, wounded in US attack on Larak Island

IRGC says supertanker struck by mines in Hormuz

Iran ministry warns US against further escalation

5 vessels cross Hormuz strait per day over weekend

Iran President says 'will deliver decisive response'

Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly

IRGC says shot down US drone

Oil jumps more than 2%

US Centcom refutes IRGC claims of 'act of aggression'

Trump says Kharg Island 'blown to smithereens'

US strikes Iran for first time in a month, IRGC retaliates with attack in Jordan

US, Iran exchange strikes for first time in a month

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