If Iran strikes, US response will be ‘100 times harder’ — Trump

If Iran strikes, US response will be ‘100 times harder’ — Trump The US president added that Washington is not seeking to destroy IranUS President Donald Trump© Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, August 14. /TASS/. The United States is not seeking to destroy Iran, but if the Islamic Republic attacks, Washington will respond "100 times harder," US President Donald Trump said. When asked by a Fox News correspondent whether Iran may start to behave more aggressively in the run-up to the midterm Congress elections in November, Trump replied: "We are capable of really destroying the whole place." "We don’t want to do that," he continued. "If they hit, we will hit back a hundred times harder." TagsUnited StatesIranDonald TrumpStrait of Hormuz developmentsTrump promises to declare Strait of Hormuz US territoryThe US president clarified that this would happen "after we finish defeating Iran"Read moreBlinken calls Tretiak his childhood heroThe former head of the US Department of State called Tretiak "probably the greatest goaltender of his era"Read moreEU turns blind eye to all totalitarian manifestations in Moldova — Russian diplomat"It turns out that these are the true 'European values' which the Maia Sandu regime is ready to fight for, even to the detriment of its country's prosperity," Maria Zakharova notedRead moreMichel confident his European Parliament nomination will not weaken EUThe source assured that president of the European Council will be able to completely legally combine the highest post in the European Union with the election campaignRead morePutin, Trump leave news conference after making statements on meeting’s outcomeThe news conference lasted a little over 12 minutesRead moreRussian companies capable to increase oil, LNG supplies to IndiaRussia increased supplies of highly sought-after mineral fertilizers to India by 40% as of the end of 2025 and is ready to continue meeting its needs for such productsRead moreRussian rhythmic gymnasts return to World Championships after five seasonsThe national team will compete in Frankfurt am MainRead moreFrance ready to hold dialogue on European security with Russia, says foreign ministerFrance also wishes to carry on the talks with Russia on the issue of intermediate-and shorter-range missilesRead moreAdmiral Gorshkov frigate hits target at around 1,000 km with Tsirkon missileThe ministry noted that the shooting was part of testing new types of weaponsRead moreRussia's foreign trade surplus rises to $12.461 bln in June — Central BankExports in June climbed by $10.634 billion year-on-year to reach $43.254 billionRead morePutin sees vast prospects for Russian-Kazakh cooperationRussian President arrived in the Siberian city of Omsk where he is to take part in the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum Read morePoll shows decline in Russian employers rejecting candidates with tattoosAt the same time, the society became less tolerant of this way of self-expression, according to the pollRead morePutin emphasizes national unity as bedrock for achieving Russia's most ambitious goalsThe president noted that "we can and should do everything for Russia to develop successfully and so that everything in our lives can change only for the better" Read morePress review: Israel attack in Lebanon sparks war as Hormuz crisis may hit global financeTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, June 2ndRead moreWhite House calls Biden's transfer of large number of weapons to Ukraine deplorableKaroline Leavitt added that President Donald Trump "has been far more judicious than the last" when it comes to giving away US munitionsRead moreConstruction of road bridge between Russia, North Korea nearing completion — ministerRussian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov noted that the traffic would begin on the bridge very soonRead moreRussian foreign minister, his Thai counterpart sign consultation plan for 2026-2028The signing ceremony took place before the two sides’ talksRead moreJuvenile suddenly dies at school gym in Krasnoyarsk KraiAll the circumstances of the incident are being ascertainedRead moreLavrov, Rubio agree on communication to prepare Putin-Trump meeting — Russian MFARussian Foreign Minister and US Secretary of State also agreed to maintain a channel of communication to resolve accumulated problems in US-Russian relationsRead moreWWF Russia to release tigers into wild in Kazakhstan, breed leopards in Far EastTigers vanished in Kazakhstan more than 70 years ago, and now WWF is working with the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan and its partners to restore the animal’s populationRead moreResponse to Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses to be harsh — Russian senatorGrigory Karasin condemned the ongoing escalation, noting that the latest assault marks a disturbing new phaseRead moreArctic houses: kids playing in courtyard when air temperature outside drops to minus 50Scientists have developed standards for energy-efficient low-rise buildings in the ArcticRead morePutin informs Security Council about Pacific Fleet drills — KremlinThe Russian president attended the final stage of the Pacific Fleet drills on August 12Read moreTrump says US, other countries to engage in Gaza reconstructionThe US leader described the cooperation of Middle Eastern countries as "amazing"Read moreRussia’s Chikunova wins gold at 2026 European Aquatics ChampionshipsGreat Britain's Angharad Evans won silver and Ireland’s Mona McSharry packed the bronzeRead moreInvestigation underway after WWII memorial vandalized in WashingtonUnidentified individuals sprayed paint on the memorial and poured soap into its fountainsRead moreRussian citizen sentenced to 23 years in jail for spying for Polish intelGeorgy Pirogov's task was to collect and share classified data about advanced weapons used by the Russian army in the course of the special military operationRead morePress review: Putin’s Iturup visit sends message to Japan as EU falls short of gas targetsTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, August 14thRead moreUp to 20% of British military medically unfit to go to war — newspaperAccording to the report, only 55,000 troops out of the army’s entire personnel of over 71,300 are considered fully deployableRead moreHouthis say they attacked Saudi forces’ positions in YemenHouthi spokesman Yahya Saree said that tens of enemy soldiers were killed, and their boats and weapons were wiped outRead moreFrance might have lost hundreds of soldiers in Ukraine — law enforcementThe source recalled that France was one of the few NATO countries that did not shy to send its career servicemen to take part in combat operationsRead moreRussia's electricity exports up 4% year-on-year in 1H 2026, imports down 5.3%Russia's electricity imports decreased to 1.2 billion kWhRead moreWhite House Deputy National Security Adviser Baker set to leave his post — AxiosAndy Baker also served as national security advisor to Vice President JD VanceRead moreOne dead, seven injured: consequences of Ukrainian missile strike on BryanskThe Ukrainian military attacked a ten-story apartment building with a rocketRead moreChina, Russia should work together to restore UN authority — Xi JinpingThe Chinese leader noted that China and Russia should maintain strategic resolve, trust and support each otherRead moreZelensky ‘reaps fruits’ of miscalculated choices, veteran says about Russian strikesThe Russian Armed Forces are conducting targeted strikes against infrastructure and vessels used by the Ukrainian military in the Black SeaRead moreRussia sees no tangible results from work of Board of Peace — envoy to UNOn January 22, 19 countries signed the Charter of the Board of Peace, established as part of a peaceful settlement in the Gaza StripRead moreDPR business ombudsman reports losses suffered by entrepreneurs due to Galaktika attacksYaroslav Berezhko said that a significant portion of goods sold at the malls was held on consignmentRead moreZelensky’s policies are turning Ukraine into ruins — former spokeswomanYulia Mendel noted that the escalation strategy Vladimir Zelensky had chosen had yielded no positive resultsRead moreKiev’s Black Sea strikes further Western interests — MFAAccording to Maria Zakharova, the Kiev regime seeks to provoke chaos on the global food marketRead moreTrump promises to declare Strait of Hormuz US territoryThe US president clarified that this would happen "after we finish defeating Iran"Read moreRussia’s agricultural exports to African countries could exceed $7.5 bln by 2030Russian agricultural exports to African countries more than doubled in the past five years, reaching almost $7 bln in 2024Read moreApple warns users in 110 countries about spyware attacks — TechCrunchAccording to the publication, the notification appears directly on the iPhone’s lock screenRead moreRussia’s new daily coronavirus cases below 25,000 for first time since Oct 1Daily coronavirus deaths were below 1,000 for the first time since October 18 and daily recoveries were above 40,000 for the fourth consecutive dayRead moreRussian top diplomat’s takes on why Ukraine conflict cannot be halted along contact lineSergey Lavrov stressed that Moscow will not stoop to Kiev’s methods but will take much tougher measures to destroy everything that fuels the Ukrainian military machine from the WestRead moreRussian plant to build yacht for Fedor Konyukhov’s round-the-globe recordKonyukhov was ordained as a Russian Orthodox priest in December 2010 and has some 50 spectacular exploits to his nameRead moreRussian Knights aerobatics team practices launch of air-to-air missilesIn total, over ten air crews took part in the exercise.Read moreRussia fully provides itself with key fertilizers — PutinRussia is one of leaders in fertilizer supplies to global markets, the Russian leader noted during the meetingRead moreBoeing refutes reports on Ukraine-made engines contractA Ukrainian TV channel reported earlier that Ukraine and Boeing had agreed on supplies of engines and carrier rockets produced in DnipropetrovskRead moreRussia's Ovechkin to come back to Washington in early September — spokesmanThe 2026-27 NHL regular season kicks off on September 29Read moreRussian forces strike two tugboats, Izmail port rail station in new attacksAccording to the Russian Defense Ministry, a rail station at the port of Izmail has been used to load, store and transport military cargo and fuel for Ukrainian troopsRead moreInternational Space Station well supplied to continue mission — Russian segment chiefRussia’s Progress M-27M freighter launched from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Tuesday failed to reach its designated orbit for docking with the International Space StationRead moreAmerican mercenary Conor Kennedy arrested in absentia in Russia, placed on wanted listHe participated in combat operations on the side of the Ukrainian forces incognitoRead moreRussian stock market ends week with main indices downThe ruble-denominated MOEX Index decreased by 4.29%, the dollar-denominated RTS Index fell by 5.13%Read moreOrganizers and authorities satisfied with rally in MoscowThe civil protesting movement in Moscow begins to acquire new organizational types amid an ongoing confrontation between the off-system opposition and the authoritiesRead moreTrump confirms return of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from Middle EastThe US leader rejected claims that the mission of the USS Abraham Lincoln was too longRead moreWhat is known about fire that raged for 19 hours at DPR home goods shopping centerThe flames engulfed the entire 8,000 square meters of the Galaktika shopping centerRead moreUkraine slaps sanctions on companies, vessels suspected of illegal grain exportsThe list includes 13 vessels, 11 people and 28 companiesRead moreIN BRIEF: Yabloko appeals to Supreme Court: what we knowThe Supreme Court will consider the appeals on August 17Read moreSyria, Russia sign memorandum on future of Russian military basesThe Syrian Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the document would "open a new chapter in relations between Russia and SyriaRead moreChina becomes Russia’s potential partner for developing Northern Sea Route — ministryThe Northern Sea Route will become an additional route for the transportation of export cargoes, among other things, for which the lack of throughput capacity in the Eastern polygon of railroads and ports is so pressing today, Alexey Chekunkov notedRead morePoseidon underwater drone trials confirm its speed, unlimited range — sourceThe Russian president reported the end of the key stage of testing for Poseidon on SaturdayRead moreIran's accession to BRICS, SCO marks important achievement of government — lawmakerMahmoud Abbaszadeh Meshkini noted that the current president has prioritized the development of relations with neighboring countriesRead moreConstitutional Council of France lifts ban on social media for children under 15The authority declared the ban unconstitutional as it violates children's right to freedom of expression and communicationRead moreIsrael attacks Syrian security forces near Suwayda city — TVAccording to the latest data, the clashes claimed the lives of at least 46 Druzes, 28 Bedouins, and four civiliansRead moreMoscow says shelling of Kramatorsk by Ukraine confirms Russian operation is justifiedThe Russian Foreign Ministry expressed confidence that Kiev won’t be able to evade responsibility for the shelling of civilians in KramatorskRead moreRussia, Syria agree on transferring facilities in Tartus to Syrian sideDamascus and Moscow had signed a memorandum envisaging the reorganization of Russian military bases in Syria as centers for joint troops training, the country’s General Authority for Ports and Customs saidRead moreRussia increases electricity exports to Kazakhstan by 20.3% in 1HKazakhstan accounted for 94% of Russia’s electricity imports in the reporting periodRead moreFormer colonial powers still see the world as their backyard — MedvedevFormer colonial powers continue to interfere in the domestic processes of other counties, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Read moreOne civilian dies, ten more wounded in Ukraine’s attacks on DPR during dayDPR’s head Denis Pushilin says a woman died in an attack on a market in GorlovkaRead morePutin proposes to unite the Supreme Court and Supreme Arbitration CourtAmendments to the Constitution will be needed and the issue must be considered at the autumn sessionRead moreUkrainian forces strike 10 municipalities in Lugansk People’s Republic over 24 hoursAccording to the regional head, two people were woundedRead moreOPEC+ agrees to keep production quotas for March at December 2025 levelThe Next OPEC+ meeting will be held on March 1, 2026Read moreIran continues to face internet blackout for 24th day in row — NetBlocksThe United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28, when major Iranian cities, including Tehran, were struckRead moreDanube's dryout makes it unreliable alternative to closed Ukrainian ports — expertAccording to Kazanin, the impact of shallow water is more severe than it appears when looking solely at water levels directly in Izmail or ReniRead moreSerbia should have expelled FAZ journalist for comments about Russians — ex-PMAleksandar Vulin said that such insulting words must not have been uttered in Belgrade, "and now that this took place, they should be punished"Read moreUkraine reports reaching understanding with Russia, US on control mechanismsAccording to the official, agreement has been reached on "terminology," namely, "what constitutes a ceasefire, who will monitor its observance, what constitutes a line of separation, and where it should be drawn"Read moreRussia hopes Iran will ratify convention of Caspian Sea status by August 2026 — LavrovRussian Foreign Minister recalled that all other Caspian littoral states have ratified the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian SeaRead moreUN General Assembly calls on US to lift sanctions against CubaThe document was supported by 165 countriesRead moreWhite House rejects reports that US operation destroyed only one Iranian nuclear siteAccording to Spokesperson Anna Kelly, Operation Midnight Hammer totally obliterated Iran's nuclear capabilitiesRead moreIN BRIEF: What is known about power outages in Central AsiaMany people reported blackouts in Kazakhstan’s Almaty and the Almaty region, and in the Kyrgyz capital, BishkekRead moreKiev expanding geography of conflict with Russia, threatening global security — MPAlexander Voloshin noted that international shipping, trade routes, food supplies, and the stability of global logistics chains are all under threatRead moreMajor fire in Donetsk People's Republic shopping mall extinguished after nearly five daysEarlier, an Emergencies Ministry official said that the fire had engulfed about 23,000 square meters of the buildingRead moreUp to 25,000 mercenaries from 107 countries fight for Ukraine since 201497.5% of them have been recruited since 2022Read moreUS pursues its own agenda regardless of consequences for others, says diplomatAccording to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Pence’s words mean that the US is proud of expelling Russian diplomats due to the Skripal caseRead moreKiev attacks civilian facilities in 41 Russian regions in July, foreign ministry saysThe attacks focused exclusively on civilian facilities with no connection to combat operations or military infrastructureRead morePion self-propelled artillery system crews destroy Ukrainian temporary deployment sitesThe self-propelled gun crew deliver precision strikes at a range of up to 30 kilometersRead moreKorean people showed iron will by expelling Japanese in 1945 — Russian defense ministerAndrey Belousov highlighted that the victory in the struggle for Korean independence had made a significant contribution to the end of World War IIRead moreCAR hopes Russia will delegate more instructors — defense ministerAccording to Claude Rameaux Bireau, thanks to the effective work of Russian instructors, in his country "only small groups of bandits" have remainedRead moreOil companies increasing fuel supplies to most vulnerable regions — cabinetInstructions have been issued to monitor fuel prices for agricultural producers as well as retail prices at gas stationsRead moreRussian troops liberate Petrovka community in Ukraine operation over past day — top brassThe Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,410 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hoursRead moreUkrainian ore exports fall 27% in seven months — publicationOre export revenue fell to $1.08 bln in seven months and to $148 mln in JulyRead moreNumber of injured from fire onboard Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier reaches 10According to an emergency source, they were mostly poisoned by combustion productsRead moreIran’s Revolutionary Guards eyes big response to Israel's latest attackIran’s Operation True Promise was carried out in April in response to the Israeli bombing of the Islamic republic’s embassy in DamascusRead moreHungary’s purchases of Russian pipeline gas down by 12.5% in January-JuneIn June, the EU imported €542 million worth of Russian pipeline gasRead moreAdopting West’s habit of resorting to violence, Ukraine regresses to dark ages — expertAccording to Alexander Pataman, Ukraine has ceased to be a secular state, and the leader of the Kiev regime still has not understood his placeRead moreRussia-Thailand trade up 23% in January-May 2026 — ministerRussian Minister for the Development of the Russian Far East Alexey Chekunkov recalled that Russia-Thailand trade turnover had risen to $1.7 billion in 2025Read moreGold production in Russia up 4.2% in 1H — RosstatIn June, Russia's gold output increased by 3.6% year-on-year, and 7.4% month-on-monthRead moreDebris of drone found in central MoscowAccording to preliminary information, there were no casualtiesRead moreRussia, Vietnam to continue working on options for cooperation in transport projectsRussian Railways said Vietnam has plans to develop its railway networkRead moreOver 220 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during dayOn-duty air defense systems intercepted the Ukrainian UAVs over nine Russian regionsRead more