Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' after first exchange of fire in weeks
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in weeks, as his Treasury secretary vowed to keep up a pressure campaign aimed at hobbling Tehran's economy. After six months of war, the foes remain at an impasse, with Iran keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed and the U.S. persisting with a counter-blockade…
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate severely against Iran following the first exchange of fire between the two powers in weeks. His Treasury secretary pledged to maintain a pressure campaign targeting Iran's economy. Despite six months of stalemate, Iran remains closed to the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. continues a counter-blockade of Iranian ports.
On Sunday, the U.S. launched attacks on an Iranian island within the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran swiftly responded by targeting U.S. military sites across the Middle East. This escalation has heightened concerns of resuming major hostilities. President Trump declared, "We're going to hit them hard," indicating a forthcoming response.
The U.S. claimed its strikes aimed at preventing Iran from deploying mines in the vital shipping lane. In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone assaults on Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, claiming they targeted U.S. forces.
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