BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29. US President Donald Trump has pledged to "hit Iran hard" after the US military said it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched toward American forces in the Middle East.
The remarks were made during an interview with Fox News, according to a reporter from the network. The interview itself was not broadcast.
According to the reporter's summary, Trump warned that the United States would respond forcefully to what was described as an Iranian attack targeting a US military base in Jordan.
Earlier, the US military said it had intercepted multiple ballistic missiles aimed at American forces stationed in the region.
Trump did not provide details on the timing or nature of any potential US response.
Iran has not immediately commented on Trump's remarks or the reported missile launches.
