Hostilities resume between Iran and US with missile attack on Jordan base

On the night of July 29, 2026, the fragile four-day calm in the Middle East ended when Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched a ballistic missile attack against a U.S. military base in Jordan. The Jordanian army reported that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed five Iranian missiles, while U.S. Central Command confirmed the strike was an attempted surprise attack on American forces. All missiles were reportedly intercepted, and no damage was confirmed to the U.S. base.

In retaliation, U.S. and Saudi forces conducted joint airstrikes in Iraq, resulting in at least ten fatalities. The Revolutionary Guards confirmed targeting the U.S. airbase and command center, stating that their actions are a response to ongoing threats against the Islamic Republic. These events mark a sharp escalation following a two-week period of renewed conflict that had seen a temporary pause starting on Friday.

The U.S. military remains in a state of high readiness following the incident. Iranian officials have indicated that their resistance will continue as long as perceived threats against the country persist, signaling a high risk of further regional instability.