US weighs new strikes on Iran as Trump vows to hit 'very hard'

In early August 2026, the White House signaled that President Trump is considering fresh military strikes against Iran, with Trump himself vowing to hit the country 'very hard'. The US has also urged its citizens to leave the Middle East, and Gulf nations are bracing for potential disruptions. CNN reported that there is no indication Israel will take part in the planned US strikes, and an Israeli official told CBS that Israel has not been asked to participate in any military actions against Iran. Israeli media added that Tel Aviv would only join if it were attacked itself.