President Donald Trump vowed a forceful response after Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces stationed in Jordan on July 28, 2026. The missiles were intercepted by Patriot missile defense systems, with no reported damage or casualties, but the incident intensified an already volatile US-Iran standoff. Trump said the United States would be "hitting them very hard because it’s our turn to hit them" and added that it would "beat the fucking shit out of them." US Central Command described the launch as an "attempted surprise attack" by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces from inside Iran. The strike was reportedly retaliation for earlier US-Saudi military operations against Iranian-backed groups in Iraq. The escalation came amid repeated US-Iran military actions, failed negotiations and disputes involving Iran’s nuclear program and proxy forces in Iraq and Syria. Jordan’s role as a platform for US operations adds a sovereignty dimension to the confrontation. Trump said diplomatic channels would remain open alongside military action. Markets are watching the Strait of Hormuz, where disruption could lift crude prices, while geopolitical risk typically supports gold and US Treasuries. Digital assets may also attract investors seeking alternatives to traditional financial systems. An earlier account said market pricing had assigned higher probabilities to US strikes in 2026 and a potential invasion of Iran.