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He will rule ... break them into pieces
This is a prophecy from the Old Testament about a king of Israel, but Jesus applies it here to those to whom he gives authority over the nations.
He will rule them with an iron rod
Ruling harshly is spoken of as ruling with an iron rod. Alternate translation: "He will rule them harshly as if striking them with an iron stick"
like clay jars he will break them into pieces
"He will defeat his enemies completely as if breaking clay jars into pieces"