Trump says US will ‘hit Iran hard’ as hostilities resume – Middle East crisis live
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Iran responded to an assault on its Larak Island by targeting US bases in Jordan First US military attacks on Iran in a month prompt retaliation Coinciding with this week’s G20 meeting , the EU has issued a statement saying it will work with the US and other allied countries to maintain economic pressure against Iran. “The EU welcomes efforts at ensuring…
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Why it matters
Direct military exchanges between the US and Iran raise the risk of wider regional conflict, with each side's retaliatory cycle threatening to expand beyond current targets.
Most affected
US military personnel stationed in Jordan — Targeted by Iranian strikes in response to US operations American allies in the Gulf region — Face potential escalation as US-Iran military cycle intensifies
Likely next
Whether the US carries out the threatened retaliation Trump described and what targets or methods it uses.