Trump Vows Retaliation After Iran Missile Attack on US Troops in Jordan

President Donald Trump has vowed a forceful response to Iran, threatening to "beat the f

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s*** out of" the country after Iranian ballistic missiles were launched at U.S. forces stationed in Jordan. The attack, described by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as an "attempted surprise attack," was intercepted by American defenses.

Trump's declaration signals a potential major escalation of regional tensions. This incident follows a brief lull in hostilities between Iran and the U.S., the first pause in nearly two weeks, which had been in place after a June memorandum of understanding between the two nations broke down.

CENTCOM also stated that on the preceding night, the U.S., in coordination with Saudi Arabia, conducted strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. However, this action was attributed to retaliation for a series of drone strikes, separate from the missile attack on U.S. troops in Jordan. The period of fighting had seen 13 consecutive days of engagement prior to the recent pause.