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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States would retaliate against Iran with 20 strikes for every attack, following a round of military exchanges and a collapse of the ceasefire between the two countries.

Speaking to reporters aboard his plane after the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said the US military had already carried out a strong response. "We just hit them very hard," he said, describing it as "retribution for last night." He added: "We hit them 20 to one every time they hit us."

Trump also said that the ceasefire with Iran was no longer in effect, a statement confirmed by other officials.

Coverage comparison

The two reports — from The Jerusalem Post and TASS — both quote Trump's threat directly, though they frame the events slightly differently. The Jerusalem Post focused on Trump's comment that the US would "hit them hard tonight," and included additional remarks about Iran's government and the number of boats the US military targeted. TASS emphasized Trump's "20 to one" retaliation formula, as well as the announcement that the ceasefire was over and additional strikes by US Central Command (CENTCOM).

While both sources attribute the escalating confrontation to Iranian actions, TASS's tone was neutral, while The Jerusalem Post described the tone as confrontational, with direct quotes from Trump.

Key claims

  • Trump warned Iran that the US would retaliate with 20 strikes for each Iranian attack, as reported by TASS.
  • Trump said the US had "knocked out 28 boats last night" and might target more, according to The Jerusalem Post.
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, as reported by The Jerusalem Post.
  • CENTCOM delivered additional strikes on Iranian targets to weaken Iran's ability to control the Strait of Hormuz, according to TASS.
  • Trump said the ceasefire was no longer in effect, according to TASS.
  • Trump stated the Iranian regime has been "killing soldiers, killing people for 47 years" and that the US has "a score to settle," as quoted by The Jerusalem Post.
  • Trump also suggested the deal with Iran might not hold: "We may just do it without a deal," and expressed frustration, saying the Iranian regime were "scum" and "sick people," according to The Jerusalem Post.

Perspectives

US President Donald Trump

Trump reiterated his stance that the United States would not tolerate Iranian attacks, warning that the US would strike "very hard" and retaliate at a ratio of 20 to one. He expressed frustration with the negotiations and said the ceasefire was no longer in effect.

US Central Command (CENTCOM)

CENTCOM said the additional strikes were aimed at weakening Iran's capabilities to control the Strait of Hormuz, but did not provide further operational details in the report.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC)

According to The Jerusalem Post, IRGC targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, but no direct statement from the IRGC or any other Iranian official was quoted in the reporting.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (mentioned in context)

No comment from Zelensky on the Iran matter was included in the reports; he was mentioned only as meeting with Trump at the NATO summit in Ankara.