The operation ended a brief diplomatic pause in fighting, which had lasted almost two weeks, and resumed direct U.S. strikes against Iran. Trump Promised Iran A “Beating”Trump had spent much of Wednesday, July 29, publicly signaling that a military response to Iran’s attempted strikes was imminent. Speaking at the White House, President Trump left little doubt about his plans. ForcesPer a statement from CENTCOM, Iran attempted to strike U.S. forces stationed at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan overnight into July 29. President Trump later described watching footage of the interception and praised U.S. crews operating the Patriot batteries.