Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Strike on U.S. Airbase in Jordan
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a series of ballistic missiles at a United States airbase in eastern Jordan late on July 14, 2026. The strike is a direct retaliation for the newly imposed U.S. naval blockade and ongoing airstrikes on Iranian territory. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the escalation marks a significant expansion of the conflict into neighboring Arab states, further destabilizing regional energy security and diplomatic relations.
Date: July 14, 2026
Location: Jordan
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: The Business Standard