The US claims to have thwarted a surprise ballistic missile attack launched by Iran

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran launched a series of ballistic missiles targeting United States military installations in the Middle East, specifically citing a base and a Central Command (CENTCOM) facility in Jordan. The Iranian government characterized the action as a response to recent military maneuvers by Washington in the region.

United States officials reported that the attempted surprise attack was unsuccessful, stating that their forces intercepted the incoming missiles. Concurrently, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia announced separate precision strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, following the interception of drones by Saudi forces. These events mark a period of escalated cross-border military activity between the involved nations.