Trump Threatens Iran: 'We're Going to Hit Them Hard'

President Trump threatened forceful action against Tehran amid shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US and Israel discussed regional tensions.

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Tehran, declaring that Washington will "hit Iran hard" because its patience has worn thin, Arutz 7 and The Jerusalem Post reported. Speaking at a campaign rally in Alaska, Trump said, "Wait and see what we'll do to Iran," emphasizing that it will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.

According to the reports, the comments came after Iranian officials told Reuters that Tehran has begun using new offensive tactics against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to keep oil prices high ahead of the US midterm elections.

Meanwhile, according to Globes and N12, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Trump last week about the possibility of renewing military action against Iran. However, officials in Israel stressed that there is currently no change in the intelligence assessment to justify a military operation.