Trump says he will strike Iran hard, seeking authorization to impose tariffs on Iran

Odaily reported that on the afternoon of July 29 local time, U.S. President Trump told the media at the White House that, because "Iran launched missiles at U.S. troops in the Middle East," the U.S. "will deliver a heavy blow to Iran," and now it is "America's turn to strike back." Trump stated, "Iran knows this strike is inevitable and has asked the U.S. not to launch an attack," but the U.S. will "teach them a lesson." Regarding the "drone attack on a liquefied natural gas tanker in Egyptian waters," Trump said he has been briefed on the matter and "the issue will be resolved." Earlier that day, Trump said in an interview that the U.S. would carry out "a powerful retaliation" and "hit Iran hard." Trump also stated that he hopes to include a clause authorizing the U.S. to impose tariffs on Iran in the sanctions bill against Russia previously pushed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. (CCTV International News)