President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran "hard" following the first exchange of strikes between the two countries in a month, according to French newspaper Le Figaro. The warning came as both sides traded attacks, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Le Figaro reports that Trump's threat was made in response to the recent military exchanges. The president's language suggests a potential intensification of US military action against Iranian targets. The report does not specify the exact nature of the strikes exchanged or the locations involved.
The threat follows a period of relative quiet in the conflict, with the latest round of strikes breaking a month-long pause in direct military engagement. Iran has reportedly attempted to dissuade Trump from following through on his threat, according to coverage from 20minutes.fr.
