President Donald Trump made a clear vow on Monday. He told reporters the United States would strike back hard. We’re going to hit them hard. There will be a response. He said this to Fox News reporter Trey Yingst during a phone call, according to the Washington Examiner. That was the plan. The reality involved a new attack on a U.S. base in Jordan that broke a month of quiet between the two sides.
It followed a U.S. airstrike on Iranian rocket launchers. Trump noted that American air defense systems stopped nearly all the missiles. One missile flew through the airspace but did not pose a threat. He said U.S. forces let it pass on purpose.
President Trump says the United States will respond to the Iranian missile attack on U.S. forces overnight.
“We’re going to hit them hard,” President Trump told Fox News. “There will be a response.” pic.twitter.com/sjLOLSxm4g
— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) August 31, 2026
The President also spoke directly to the public on social media. He posted a strong message on his Truth Social site. He declared that the country is officially a failed state. Iran is officially a Failed Nation. IT IS DEAD! He wrote this on Monday morning. Trump listed several reasons for his harsh words, starting with the fact they have no Navy and no Air Force.
Their currency is gone and they cannot pay their soldiers. Inflation is at 300% in the country. He claimed their leadership is in total disarray. They cannot represent their own people properly. He added that the only thing they have left is fake news. He said they are willing to kill their own protesters. He noted that over 100,000 people have died. According to his statement, they must face trial for war crimes against humanity. He called their leadership line of talk just “BULLSHIT.”
Iran fired a drone toward the United Arab Emirates on Monday. The UAE Defense Ministry said it was stopped over its waters. This action shows the tension is still very high. The latest strikes come as the focus shifts to money. The administration is now using economic pressure on Tehran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a plan last week.
He called it an “economic D-Day.” He threatened secondary sanctions against companies that do business with Iran. He also warned countries that keep trading with them. Trump said Iran wants to meet with the United States badly. But he questioned if Tehran could be trusted to reach a deal. The next move isn’t a handshake; it’s a financial blockade.
