Trump on Iran: 'We will hit them very hard, they know they deserve it'

US President Trump threatened Iran in response to the attack on an American tanker in Egypt, saying the US will hit them very hard. Trump noted that the Iranians tried to fire five rockets last night, all of which were intercepted. The attack in Egypt was carried out by a drone that struck an American gas tanker at the port of Damietta.

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp threat toward Iran, following the attack on an American gas tanker at the port of Damietta in Egypt. In a statement from the White House, Trump said: 'We are going to hit them very hard because it's our turn, and the regime knows they deserve it – and they asked us not to do it.' He added that the Iranians tried to fire five rockets at US forces last night, but all were intercepted. The attack in Egypt was carried out by a drone whose origin is still unknown, and it struck a tanker flying the flag of the Marshall Islands. Local authorities said the situation is under control. Iran has not yet taken responsibility, but it may be responsible given previous threats in response to a Ukrainian attack in the Caspian Sea. Trump continues his tough line against the Iranian regime, signaling that the bombings will continue.