Multiple outlets report that President Donald Trump responds to an overnight missile attack from Iran that targeted U.S. forces stationed at a base in Jordan. The attack is described as a “surprise” incident, with reporting saying American troops had only minutes to react as ballistic missiles moved toward the base. Several sources say missiles were intercepted. Trump made forceful remarks in an interview with Fox News, using expletives to describe how the United States would retaliate against Iran, and he said the response would be “hard.” Bloomberg also links the immediate warning to broader U.S. military actions in the region, noting that the United States and Saudi Arabia have struck militants backed by Tehran in Iraq. Other coverage emphasizes the White House’s promise of harsh retaliation following what it characterizes as an attempted surprise attack on American forces. While outlets differ in wording and emphasis, they consistently describe the same sequence: the Iranian missile strike, interception before the missiles reached the base, and Trump’s pledge of a strong U.S. response.