US advises citizens to 'consider leaving Middle East' as Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard'

The US Department of State has urged American citizens to consider departing the Middle East or prepare for evacuation as regional tensions intensify. This advisory follows President Donald Trump's strong vow to retaliate against Iran with significant force amid escalating hostilities, including drone strikes in Kuwait and maritime incidents near the Strait of Hormuz.

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We just want to win.

Trump declared during a Cabinet meeting that the US was prepared for a prolonged military campaign, stating, "We just want to win." He added that the US would strike Iran "very hard" until the country could no longer endure it. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused Iran of violating a recent memorandum of understanding, alleging attacks on commercial vessels and the killing of American soldiers, asserting that "President Trump is not going to stand by and allow this terrorist behaviour to occur."

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We will hit Iran very hard until they can't take it anymore.

Kuwait's armed forces reported intercepting and destroying hostile drones entering their airspace, characterizing the action as an Iranian attack targeting vital infrastructure. Meanwhile, commercial shipping remains under threat, with reports of tankers being struck near Oman, causing damage and raising concerns about the stability of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil supplies. The US State Department reiterated that regional security conditions are "complex" and could worsen rapidly, advising extreme caution for Americans in the area.

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Iran signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States and then broke it, fired at commercial ships and killed American soldiers.