Trump says US to hit Iran hard

U.S. President Donald Trump sits behind an airport model as he makes an announcement about a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 29, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper 30 Jul 2026 05:40AM (Updated: 30 Jul 2026 05:49AM) WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday (July 29), as the Middle East war reignited and once again drew in the Islamic Republic's proxies.The warning came after a lull in the fighting - that had spurred hopes of a return to negotiations - appeared to end, sending oil prices jumping five per cent over fears of disruptions to global supplies.On