Trump: ‘We Will Hit Iran Hard’ After Attack on US Bases

Iran struck US military bases in Jordan in response to an assault on its Larak Island, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities between the two nations. President Donald Trump has threatened further action, saying the US will “hit Iran hard.” The exchange of fire comes after months of relative calm, and the situation remains tense. In a related development, the European Union issued a statement during this week’s G20 meeting, saying it will work with the US and allied countries to keep economic pressure on Iran. The EU specifically endorsed the US-led Operation Economic Outcast, which the White House describes as “an unprecedented campaign to sever every remaining economic lifeline” supporting the Islamic republic. Brussels said it “welcomes efforts at ensuring that Iran ceases its destabilising activities and engages in peace negotiations with good faith, also through additional economic pressure.”