- President Donald Trump said the United States would hit Iran very hard after an attack on the U.S. military in Jordan.
- Trump stated, "So it's our turn," indicating a shift in U.S. response.
- He mentioned that Washington would consider a potential agreement to end the war, but emphasized, "we're going to hit them very hard."
- Trump confirmed he had been briefed on a drone hit on a U.S.-owned gas facility at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta.
- "I've been briefed. It's a little more of the same. But it's going to be straightening out," Trump said regarding the situation.
In a press briefing, President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. would respond decisively to Iran after an attack on American troops stationed in Jordan.
"So it's our turn," he stated, emphasizing the need for a strong response.2
Trump acknowledged the ongoing tensions, mentioning that the U.S. would explore potential agreements to de-escalate the conflict, but reiterated, "we're going to hit them very hard."3
Additionally, Trump confirmed he had been briefed on a recent drone strike that targeted a U.S.-owned gas facility in Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta.4
"I've been briefed. It's a little more of the same. But it's going to be straightening out," he remarked, hinting at ongoing military and diplomatic challenges in the region.5
The situation underscores the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as well as the complexities of U.S. military engagements in the Middle East.
“Trump indicated a shift in U.S. response, stating, 'So it's our turn,' while emphasizing, 'we're going to hit them very hard.' He also confirmed being briefed on a drone hit on a U.S.-owned gas facility at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta.”
