# US embassies issue alerts after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’

https://mins.news/en/item/11909

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-02 02:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/2/us-embassies-issue-alerts-after-trump-vows-to-hit-iran?traffic_source=rss

> US embassies across the Middle East are preparing for a possible escalation after Donald Trump said the United States would hit Iran “hard.” The diplomatic missions have issued alerts as concerns grow over what the statement could mean for regional security. Their preparations reflect heightened caution following Trump’s warning. The situation remains focused on the risk of further escalation between Washington and Tehran.

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