Trump Says Iran Will Face "Severe Blow," Does Not Rule Out Continued Strikes on Its Regional Proxies
On July 29 local time, U.S. President Trump stated in an interview that the United States would retaliate after Iran launched a missile attack on U.S. troops. Trump said that the U.S. would "hit Iran hard," and Iran would face a "severe blow."
Trump also indicated that he did not rule out the possibility of further strikes against Iran's proxies in the region.
The Iraqi Shiite militia group "Popular Mobilization Forces" issued a statement on the 29th saying that its bases in multiple locations in Iraq were attacked by U.S. and Saudi Arabian forces early that morning, resulting in at least 20 deaths and 32 injuries. The U.S. Central Command announced on social media on the 28th that U.S. and Saudi forces had struck "Iran-backed" targets in Iraq. (CCTV reporter Cao Jian)
On July 29, U.S. and Saudi forces conducted airstrikes against Iranian-backed targets in Iraq, resulting in at least 20 deaths and 32 injuries. President Trump announced that the U.S. would retaliate against Iran following missile attacks on U.S. forces. The Popular Mobilization Forces confirmed the strikes on their bases.
- Trump stated the U.S. will retaliate against Iran after missile attacks.
- At least 20 people were killed and 32 injured in the strikes.
- The Popular Mobilization Forces confirmed the attacks on their bases in Iraq.
- U.S. Central Command reported targeting Iranian-backed positions.