Iran fired missiles at a base housing U.S. forces in Jordan on July 28, 2026, following a brief pause in hostilities. U.S. Central Command reported that at 5:45 p.m. ET, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran, which were intercepted successfully. U.S. forces are maintaining a high state of readiness. This incident follows a previous missile attack on July 17 that resulted in the deaths of three U.S. soldiers. The recent escalation comes after the collapse of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding earlier in the month, which led to U.S. airstrikes against Iran and subsequent retaliatory drone and missile attacks against Gulf countries. The attacks had ceased on Friday, with President Donald Trump indicating that Iran had requested a pause in hostilities. Analysts suggest that Iran's recent actions may reflect a shift in its military strategy under new leadership, aiming to take the initiative in confrontations rather than merely responding to U.S. actions.
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Iran Launches Missile Attack on U.S. Forces in Jordan
Iran launched a missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan on July 28, 2026, after a brief lull in hostilities. U.S. Central Command confirmed that the missiles were intercepted and that U.S. forces remain on high alert. This escalation follows a series of retaliatory strikes between the U.S. and Iran after a recent collapse of diplomatic agreements.
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