The United States has conducted a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian facilities in response to recent missile attacks on a U.S. military base in Jordan. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the strikes focused on military command centers, missile and drone infrastructure, coastal defense sites, and maritime capabilities. This escalation marks the first U.S. military action in Iran since President Trump temporarily paused the bombing campaign five days earlier to allow time for diplomatic negotiations.
The missile attack on the U.S. base in Jordan occurred on July 28, 2026, when Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched multiple ballistic missiles at the facility. This marked the first such attack since President Trump paused strikes against Iran days earlier to pursue diplomatic efforts. In response to more than 30 IRGC-orchestrated drone attacks over 72 hours, U.S. and Saudi fighter jets struck logistics and weapons facilities across eastern Iraq.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have also conducted joint strikes on Iranian-backed proxy forces in Iraq, targeting logistics hubs and weapons facilities. These actions have resulted in casualties, including Iranian advisers. Iran has reported injuries from strikes on Qeshm Island and other explosions in Khuzestan.
The conflict has also affected neighboring countries. On July 30, 2026, Jordan's air defenses intercepted five Iranian missiles amid escalating tensions following a retaliatory wave of U.S. strikes on Iran. These strikes were in response to an earlier missile attack by Iran on a U.S. base in Jordan. The U.S. targeted Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities, including command centers, missile and drone infrastructure, and coastal defense sites. Iran reported casualties, including three deaths, on Qeshm Island during the bombardment.
The escalation has raised concerns about regional stability and the potential for a broader conflict. Diplomatic efforts have stalled, and the situation remains fluid, with more updates expected.