Trump Promises 'Hard' Retaliation Against Iran Following Missile Attacks on U.S. Assets

Global oil prices surge as regional tensions escalate following U.S.-Saudi strikes in Iraq; Trump warns Tehran faces a 'beating' if aggression continues.

Global markets and international observers are on high alert as tensions in the Middle East reach a boiling point. Following a series of missile attacks on U.S. assets in Iraq, former President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran, vowing that the U.S. will respond with a 'very hard' round of fresh strikes. Trump stated that Iran is set to 'get a beating' as the conflict widens, noting that current U.S.-Saudi joint operations in Iraq are part of a broader tactical expansion meant to deter further Iranian-backed aggression. The aggressive rhetoric comes as analysts at CNN and o…