‘Hit them hard’: Does Trump have another ‘new’ Iran strategy, can it work?
Summary
President Donald Trump signaled a new phase in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, promising stronger responses after Iranian missile attacks on US sites in Jordan. The US recently struck Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides have exchanged fire, although the conflict has not returned to a full-scale war.Key Facts
- The US struck Iranian military targets on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran launched missile attacks on US military bases in Jordan in response.
- President Trump said the US would "hit them hard" and promised further responses.
- Both countries previously agreed on a ceasefire deal in June, but it collapsed due to disagreements.
- The US is moving from constant military attacks toward a mix of economic pressure and limited strikes.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would stop firing if the US did the same and honored the ceasefire deal.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an effort to hurt Iran’s financial interests worldwide.
- US media have reported low US missile supplies in the Middle East, though the administration denies shortages.
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