Trump Threatens Iran with 'Beating' Over Jordan Base Attack; US, Saudi Arabia Strike Iraqi Militias

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, vowing a forceful response to a "surprise" attack on a US air base in Jordan. "We are going to beat the 'effing s' out of them," Trump declared in an interview with Fox News, emphasizing the severity of the planned retaliation. He added that US forces had only minutes to intercept Tehran's ballistic missiles during the incident.

In parallel, the United States and Saudi Arabia executed precision airstrikes targeting positions of Iran-aligned "terrorist militias" in eastern Iraq. This action was a direct response to over 30 drone attacks, attributed to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, against US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure within the preceding 72 hours, according to US Central Command (Centcom).

Trump stated that the joint US-Saudi strikes against the Iran-allied Shiite militias in Iraq were coordinated beforehand with the Iraqi government. He characterized these groups as "cancer" and indicated that further actions against them are under consideration. These escalating military actions heighten tensions and cast uncertainty over ongoing peace negotiations, which had previously seen a pause in hostilities initiated by Trump to facilitate dialogue.

The report also mentioned that the US had previously ordered a halt to bombings against Iran to pursue a peace agreement. The article notes the ongoing nature of the conflict, which has already surpassed five months. The situation remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue amidst the heightened military activity.