Donald Trump announces American response after Iranian attack in Jordan

Author: Florian GuénetPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: United States

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Donald Trump announces American response after Iranian attack in Jordan

On August 31, 2026, Donald Trump announced a military response against Iran following missile attacks on American forces in Jordan. Iranian Revolutionary Guards fired ballistic missiles at U.S. military installations, but most were intercepted. Trump stated that Washington would respond that night as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalate.

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