Trump warns US will 'hit them hard' in response to Iranian attacks on forces in Middle East

President Trump issued a direct threat of retaliation against Iran following overnight strikes on US forces in the Middle East, signaling a potential escalation in military confrontation. The statement is a sharp rhetorical escalation from Washington, though specific targets and timing remain unspecified. This raises the risk of direct US-Iran military engagement, with implications for regional stability and oil markets.