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Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at Jordan Base—All Intercepted

7/29/2026

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Iran Guard Strikes

Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched ballistic missiles at U.S. forces on July 28, 2026, which were all intercepted.
The missiles were believed to target the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the strike was retaliation against a U.S. air base and command center in Jordan.
Following U.S. bombings of Iran, U.S. and Saudi forces struck eastern Iraq targets, prompting Brent crude to rise to about $88 a barrel.

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Trump Warns Strikes

Missile launch occurred while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the pause in bombing campaign reflected “good talks,” warning United States would resume strikes on Iranian targets if talks collapsed.
Iranian officials denied desire to restart diplomatic talks with the United States while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump faced pressure from war’s impact.

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Iran Guard Strikes

Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched ballistic missiles at U.S. forces on July 28, 2026, which were all intercepted.
The missiles were believed to target the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the strike was retaliation against a U.S. air base and command center in Jordan.
Following U.S. bombings of Iran, U.S. and Saudi forces struck eastern Iraq targets, prompting Brent crude to rise to about $88 a barrel.

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