U.S. Military Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes Inside Iran Following Missile Attacks
On July 30, 2026, U.S. Central Command executed 'powerful' airstrikes against military targets inside Iran, including the Piranshahr border region. The operation, described by President Trump as a response to Iranian 'surprise attacks' on U.S. forces in Jordan, targeted Revolutionary Guard facilities and proxy logistics. While one strike reportedly hit an uninhabited area, the escalation follows a week of relative calm, signaling a potential return to all-out regional war after failed diplomatic negotiations.