US President Threatens to Strike Iran with Force in Response to Jordan Attack

Washington, July 29 (KUNA) – U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday that Washington would respond forcefully to recent Iranian attacks targeting U.S. forces in Jordan. In remarks to Fox News, Trump said, “We will strike Iran with force. The United States will teach Iran a harsh lesson after the attack on U.S. forces in Jordan.” He described Iran’s attack yesterday as “unexpected,” noting that “our forces had only minutes to shoot down the Iranian missiles,” while adding that “the attack on militias in Iraq was carried out in coordination with the Iraqi government.” (End) T.M.A.