Trump threatens retaliation after attacks on US bases in Jordan

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First seen: Aug 31, 2026, 2:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 31, 2026, 5:48 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The supplied report says Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and that President Trump threatened a forceful response. It also reports Treasury Secretary Bessent making a statement at the G20.

SO WHAT?

Threatened retaliation could produce further direct US-Iran military escalation across the region.

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milanofinanza.itit

G20, l'appello di Bessent: il mondo è sommerso dai debiti

Aug 31, 2026, 5:48 PM UTC

ilgiornale.itit

Bessent al G20: "Porremo fine a 47 anni di regime terribile". Trump minaccia una rappresaglia dopo gli attacchi contro le basi Usa in Giordania: "Li colpiremo duramente" – il Giornale

Aug 31, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC