NewzA US official told The Jerusalem Post that Iran had launched at least four ballistic missiles towards a US military base in Jordan, adding that "This was a major attack." US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran. Fighting was paused after nearly two weeks of nightly strikes by the US on Iran, as both sides battled for control of the strait of HormuzIran launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East late on Tuesday, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to negotiations and toward a ceasefire, the US military said.“At 5.45pm ET today, Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on US forces based in the Middle East,” US central command (Centcom) wrote on X.
US claim comes as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of 'any action' to maintain its control of Hormuz. Reports claim the missiles were fired at US installations in Jordan, with Jordanian air defence systems attempting to intercept the incoming projectiles, amid soaring Iran-US tensions A US Navy fighter jet and a command-and-control aircraft prepare to take off from USS Abraham Lincoln as the ship transits the Arabian Sea.
(US Centcom pic)WASHINGTON: The US military said Tuesday it had intercepted multiple missiles launched by Iran, ending a days-long respite in attacks between the foes."At 5:45pm ET today, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on US forces based in the Middle East," Central Command (Centcom) wrote on X."All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted," it added, without specifying the areas targeted by Iran.Both sides had held fire over the weekend, following nearly two weeks of nightly strikes by the United States on Iran, and repeated missile and drone salvos by Tehran targeting Washington's allies around the Gulf.The mid-July flareup in fighting came after Iran attacked several ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Oil prices had plummeted following the weekend lull in fighting and as US president Donald Trump said there was a "good chance" of progress in negotiations to end the war. American official insists no tolls or fees will be imposed on Hormuz shipping as part of deal with Iran * Vetting of first 5,000 cadets for Gaza police force complete as BOP pushes Rafah pilot zone -- official The post IRGC fires missiles at US forces in Jordan, the first Iranian attack since Trump paused strikes appeared first on The Times of Israel. WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to negotiations and toward a ceasefire, the U.S.
military said.All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement, adding that U.S. forces “remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness.”The United States and Iran had experienced a period of calm, during which neither announced attacks for days following weeks of escalation over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf waterway and narrow chokepoint through which 20% of the world’s oil normally flows.There was no immediate comment from Tehran on the U.S.
military statement or the strikes.Iran effectively closed the strait when the war began by firing at freighters and tankers off its coast or threatening them. Following the signing of an interim ceasefire deal in June, a battle for control over the strait erupted.Iran demanded that ships use a route near its coastline and said it can potentially charge fees. Ships were increasingly navigating a southern route along the coast of Oman under a U.S.
overwatch operation when Iran attacked some vessels.Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drone attacksSaudi Arabia said earlier on Tuesday that it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn around as part of their self-styled blockade of the kingdom.The kingdom's Defense Ministry said in a statement that air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that had attempted to target petroleum facilities in the nation's eastern region. It said the attacks were “once again launched from Iraqi territory and carried out by Iran-affiliated terrorist militias.”Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered security agencies to investigate after the Saudis alleged a similar attack on Monday. The Iraqi military said in a statement that Iraq is committed to “preventing Iraqi territory from being used as a route or launching point for any attack targeting brotherly or friendly countries.”The Iraqi militias have denied any role in the drone attacks.
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