Trump Vows to 'Beat the Hell' Out of Iran After Surprise Attack on US Troops
President Donald Trump didn't mince words Wednesday morning after Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces stationed in Jordan. In an exclusive interview with Fox News's Trey Yingst, Trump declared, 'We are going to beat the effing sh*t out of them.'
Yingst reported the president's remarks live on Fox & Friends, noting Trump added, 'We'll be hitting them hard. They're going to get a beating.' The president described the attack as a surprise, saying U.S. forces had only minutes to shoot down incoming Iranian missiles. He reviewed video of the shoot-down, praising American troops for real-time coordination and calling out coordinates to defend the area.
America Strikes Back: U.S. and Saudi Forces Hit Iranian Proxies
Trump confirmed that U.S. and Saudi airstrikes overnight targeted Iran-backed Iraqi Shia militias. He emphasized these strikes were coordinated with the Iraqi government. The president labeled these militias 'a cancer on the world' and hinted at additional warnings against Iranian proxies and their link to the Tehran regime.
This coalition effort marks a significant shift. Saudi Arabia publicly admitted participating in strikes alongside U.S. forces against Iranian proxies in Iraq. Other Gulf nations, including Kuwait and the UAE, have also joined in limited capacity, targeting coastal areas near Bandar Abbas. Trump earlier noted Iran's mistake: by attacking Gulf countries uninvolved in the conflict, Iran built an informal coalition now pressuring the regime.
Trump Meets Netanyahu: Strengthening the U.S.-Israel Alliance
Trump also discussed his Oval Office meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it 'great.' He said Netanyahu 'understands now,' signaling a strengthening relationship between the two leaders. This comes amid ongoing Operation Epic Fury, which began with Israel and now involves broader regional cooperation.
Talks with Iran: A Double Game?
Despite the attack, Trump said, 'We're going to let them keep talking.' Iran approached the U.S. after 13 straight days of American bombing, seeking talks on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear ambitions. Those talks are happening behind the scenes, even as Iran launched this surprise assault. Trump made clear: there will be a U.S. response.
The president's message is unmistakable: America will not tolerate attacks on its troops. As Yingst summarized, 'President Trump tells Fox News there will be a U.S. response to this surprise attack overnight against U.S. forces in Jordan.'