{
  "id": 4738657,
  "title": "Trump vows to ‘hit Iran hard’ after Tehran retaliates for US Larak strike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-hard-after-tehran-retaliates-for-us-larak",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:03:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-hard-after-tehran-retaliates-for-us-larak-strike-1.500658751"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump declared Iran to be a \"Failed Nation,\" vowing a strong US response after Iran fired ballistic missiles at American military bases in Jordan and UAE in retaliation for a US strike on Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island. The US said eight missiles were intercepted, causing no injuries. Iran claimed to have damaged US positions in both nations, though the UAE denied any damage. The attack ended a period of calm and raised concerns of a wider regional conflict. Trump expressed concerns about Iran's military capabilities, currency, and economic turmoil. US officials are working to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but Iran's capability to threaten shipping and mining operations remains a concern.",
  "summary": "President Donald Trump has vowed a forceful US response after Iran launched ballistic missiles at American military positions in Jordan , reigniting direct hostilities with Tehran following a month-long lull and raising fresh fears of a wider regional escalation. The Iranian attack came hours after US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island , near the Strait of Hormuz, on…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/trump-on-iran-were-going-to-hit-them-hard",
        "published": "2026-08-31T12:47:22.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "U.S. strikes Iran for the first time in weeks, Trump threatens Kharg Island",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/u-s-strikes-iran-for-the-first-time-in-weeks-trump-threatens-kharg",
        "published": "2026-08-31T12:53:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’ after first exchange of fire in weeks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-hard-after-first-exchange-of-fire-in-weeks",
        "published": "2026-08-31T21:27:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/what-a-stupid-question-trump-dismisses-use-of-nuclear-weapon-against",
        "published": "2026-08-31T21:56:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "World News Today Live Updates: Trump says US could still ‘smack’ Iran ‘to see what happens’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/world-news-today-live-updates-trump-says-us-could-still-smack-iran-to",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:16:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump vows to hit Iran hard after fresh exchange of fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-hard-after-fresh-exchange-of-fire",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:40:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/trump-to-meet-us-oil-execs-as-iran-war-keeps-price-high",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:49:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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