Trump Vows US Will Hit Iran Hard After Attack on US Forces in Jordan

US President Donald Trump has vowed a forceful response against Iran after Iranian forces launched a missile attack targeting US military positions in Jordan, sharply escalating tensions in the region.

Trump described the attack as a “surprise” assault and said the United States would respond strongly. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for launching ballistic missiles toward a US base and military centre in Jordan, while the US military said it intercepted incoming missiles.

“We’ll be hitting them hard,” Trump said, warning that Iran would face a significant response. He also indicated that Washington would continue to consider diplomatic options despite the escalation.

US prepares for further military action

Trump’s comments came after US forces responded to the latest escalation, with Washington indicating that further strikes against Iranian targets were possible.

The developments mark another major escalation in the conflict, which has already involved repeated exchanges of missiles and airstrikes across the region.

The US president also said Washington had carried out strikes against Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq, describing the operations as coordinated with the Iraqi government.

Regional tensions rise

The latest confrontation has raised concerns that the conflict could spread further across the Middle East, particularly as attacks involving US forces, Iranian-backed groups and regional military targets continue.

The escalation has also increased pressure on energy markets and raised fresh concerns about the security of critical infrastructure and shipping routes in the region.

Trump said negotiations with Iran could still continue, even as Washington prepares for further military action.

The coming days are expected to be closely watched as the United States weighs its response and Iran signals how it will react to any new American strikes.

The latest developments underscore the growing uncertainty across the region and the risk of a wider escalation involving the United States, Iran and their respective allies.