On Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, President Trump vowed retaliation against Iran after an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East was thwarted. The president's declaration signals heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

NBC News correspondents Kelly O’Donnell, Courtney Kube, and Brian Cheung appeared on Meet the Press NOW to discuss the incident and how the ongoing conflict is influencing the U.S. economy and affecting President Trump's approval ratings on key issues.

The situation remains fluid as the U.S. government assesses its next steps in response to the attack attempt.

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