The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran launched a series of ballistic missiles targeting US military installations in Jordan early Wednesday, according to regional and Iranian reports. While the exact locations of the targeted facilities were not specified by officials, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the attempted surprise attack aimed at US forces based in the Middle East was thwarted.
In an official statement, CENTCOM reported that all incoming Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted by air defense systems. The command noted that US forces in the region remain in a high state of readiness and continue to maintain vigilance following the incident.
This latest military action marks a continuation of the heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. In recent weeks, the United States has conducted multiple strikes on Iranian targets, while Tehran has retaliated by striking what it identifies as US military facilities and equipment across various countries in the region. These hostilities follow a period of elevated friction that included a mid-July flare-up in the Strait of Hormuz, where several ships were targeted.
The weekend prior to this attack had seen a brief lull in fighting, which led to a decline in oil prices. During that period, US President Donald Trump suggested there was a "good chance" of progress in ongoing negotiations intended to end the war. The recent conflict cycle has been characterized by nightly US strikes on Iran and repeated missile and drone salvos by Tehran directed at Washington’s allies near the Gulf.
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