The US Military Says It's Thwarted an Iranian Missile Attack on American Troops
U.S. Central Command said the attack followed a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to restart talks, and warned forces remain on high alert.
- On Tuesday, Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators sought to restore negotiations. U.S. Central Command confirmed all missiles were intercepted.
- Separately, the Saudi Defense Ministry reported intercepting drones targeting eastern petroleum facilities, blaming Iran-affiliated terrorist militias for the attacks launched from Iraqi territory. Houthi rebels claimed they forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn back.
- President Donald Trump and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu met Tuesday at the White House for their first session since launching the war; press secretary Karoline Leavitt called it "positive and productive."
- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed groups, dismissed Saudi allegations as "fabrications" and implicated the Houthis in Monday's attacks, complicating attribution efforts.
- Nearly 20% of the world's oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow Persian Gulf chokepoint where recurring volatility threatens global energy security. The latest strikes shatter the fragile stability mediators sought after June's interim ceasefire.
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The Jordanian army said on Wednesday that it had shot down five Iranian missiles, as clashes between Iran and the United States resumed after a brief lull.
Pentagon Monitors Fallout After Alleged Iranian Strike Against US Positions in the Middle East
The Pentagon is assessing the fallout after Iran allegedly launched what US officials described as an attempted surprise attack against American military forces in the Middle East, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions and raising concerns about the future of fragile diplomatic efforts. According to US military officials, Iranian forces fired ballistic missiles at American positions in Jordan on 28 July, though the missiles were …
Iran carried out a series of surprise attacks on American bases on Wednesday night. The Iranians are flexing their muscles and pressuring Trump into a worse deal, assesses Peter Viggo.
Iran launches 'major surprise attack' on US base in Jordan
Videos appearing to show smoke near the base fueled questions about possible missile impacts. By World Israel News Staff Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Jordan early Wednesday morning, marking what American officials described as a “surprise attack” and a significant departure from the recent pause in direct hostilities between Washington and Tehran. The strike came after several days of relative calm. Th…
Nekaj days relativnega miru na Bližnjem vzhodu se je končalo, ko je ameriška vojska po navedbah ameriškega osrednjega poveljstva (Centcom) prestregla "nepričakovan attack" of Iran on its strength. The attack was agreed upon by President Donald Trump, and he decided to attack Iran. Nekaj born later so iz Centcoma sporočili, so ameriške in savdskoarabske sile izvedle kupne attack on "terrorist, related to Iran", in Iraq.
As the US pauses its attacks, Iran surprisingly fires ballistic missiles at American bases.
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