Trump tells Fox News US will be hitting Iran hard as war resumes

President Donald Trump said the US would hit Iran hard after a recent attack that targeted a base in Jordan, as the war in the Middle East escalates following a recent pause in hostilities.

“We’ll be hitting them hard,” Trump said in a phone interview, according to Fox News, adding that “they’re going to get a beating.”

Trump’s comments sent oil rising to session highs. A days-long halt to strikes ended Tuesday night after US forces said they were targeted by Iran. The US and Saudi Arabia also struck militants backed by Tehran in Iraq. Iranian media said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted a base in Jordan in response to “aggressive US actions,” without giving details.

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The US and Iran had paused tit-for-tat strikes at the end of last week to allow time for a diplomatic conclusion to the war, leading to a significant drop in energy prices. As late as Tuesday, Trump had indicated a preference for talks over new attacks.

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