Trump Says U.S. Will Hit Iran ‘VERY HARD TONIGHT,’ Threatening Major Escalation Of War

BreakingBusinessTrump Says U.S. Will Hit Iran ‘VERY HARD TONIGHT,’ Threatening Major Escalation Of WarBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 08:57am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump said the U.S. would attack Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” he wrote on Truth Social, threatening to also take over Kharg Island, major infrastructure and Iran’s oil and gas markets.President Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Air Force One prior to departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport, in New York, on June 9, 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsTrump issued the threat as the ceasefire between the two sides reached in early April appears to be dead after a series of strikes on Iran by the U.S. over the past day. Trump announced Wednesday the strikes would resume over what he said was Iran’s refusal to negotiate a permanent peace deal.This is a developing story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video