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Trump Promises 'Hard' Response to Iran as Tensions Heat Up
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has started again after weeks of quiet, marking six months since the war began.
A split screen graphic showing Donald Trump and military imagery representing the U.S. and Iran.
By John Doe
Reporting from Iran 
Aug. 31, 2026, 7:54 p.m. - 9 hours ago
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is heating up again. After weeks of relative quiet, the two sides have exchanged military strikes. Donald Trump says he plans to hit Iran back hard.
This week marks six months since the fighting between the two countries began. Tensions remain very high, especially near the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that is very important for moving oil around the world.
In recent comments, Trump used strong language to talk about the situation. He told reporters that Iran is 'dead' and promised a firm response to the latest attacks. During his remarks, Trump also made a controversial claim that the Iranian government has killed over 100,000 protesters, though he did not provide evidence for that number.
Separately, news outlets are reporting that Trump has been acting very frustrated behind the scenes. Some reports suggest he has been having angry outbursts recently as the situation with Iran continues to grow more complicated.
For now, the world is watching closely to see what Trump’s 'hard' response will actually look like and if the violence will continue to grow.
Source: CBS News
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