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Jordan intercepts five Iranian missiles; US, Saudi hit Iraq

7/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles aimed at Muwaffaq Salti Base and U.S. Central Command headquarters on Wednesday.
U.S. Central Command reported its forces shot down an Iranian missile barrage targeting American troops that day.
U.S. and Saudi jets struck logistics sites in eastern Iraq after 30 IRGC drone attacks in 72 hours.
Saudi Defense Ministry warned the Kingdom will not seek escalation but will respond to any aggression.

History

Historical Context

In the 1991 Gulf War Iraq launched 88 Scud missiles at Saudi Arabia and Israel, prompting U.S. Patriot batteries and a coalition defense that intercepted most attacks, though a strike on Dhahran killed 28 U.S. soldiers. That layered air-defense model, shaped by Tariq Aziz’s threat to hit Israel, underlies Jordan’s 2024 interception of five Iranian missiles targeting the Muwaffaq Salti Base and U.S. Central Command headquarters.

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Story summary

Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles aimed at Muwaffaq Salti Base and U.S. Central Command headquarters on Wednesday.
U.S. Central Command reported its forces shot down an Iranian missile barrage targeting American troops that day.
U.S. and Saudi jets struck logistics sites in eastern Iraq after 30 IRGC drone attacks in 72 hours.
Saudi Defense Ministry warned the Kingdom will not seek escalation but will respond to any aggression.

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