Trump says US would respond militarily to Iran attack
By The BriefBrief
President Donald Trump said the United States, which he described as having shifted largely to economic warfare, would respond militarily if Iran attacked Jordan. The remarks frame the next step as a military response to an Iranian attack on Jordan.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump said the US would respond militarily to an Iranian attack on Jordan.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 1:50 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The statement was triggered by the prospect of an Iranian attack on Jordan.
Reporting from 1 identified publisher for this event.
