Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Salvo at US Base in Jordan; All Intercepted
Iranian forces launched a surprise ballistic missile attack targeting a U.S. military base in Jordan on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. CENTCOM reported that all incoming projectiles were successfully intercepted by air defense systems, preventing any casualties or significant damage to the installation. The attack ended a brief pause in direct Iranian strikes on American forces. Jordan's military confirmed its air defenses also neutralized five missiles that entered its sovereign airspace during the escalation.