Iran Launches Missiles at US Base in Jordan
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles toward a US military base in Jordan on Tuesday. The missiles were intercepted by US forces, according to US Central Command.
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles toward a US military base in Jordan on Tuesday in what US Central Command described as an 'attempted surprise attack.' All of the missiles were intercepted, CENTCOM said in a statement. This marks Iran's first ballistic missile attack against a US base in the region since President Trump paused strikes against Iran.
The attack threatens to unravel the fragile pause and could force Trump to decide whether to resume military action. Trump told Axios on Monday that the US was in 'very deep talks' with Iran but warned that he would return to 'very strong military action' if diplomacy failed.
CENTCOM said forces from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched the missiles at 5:45pm ET. 'US forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness,' the command said. In response to the attack, US and Saudi fighter aircraft struck multiple logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq, targeting IRGC-directed drone attacks.
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What was the target of Iran's missile attack?
The target was a US military base in Jordan. All of the missiles were intercepted by US forces.
How did the US respond to the attack?
US and Saudi fighter aircraft struck multiple logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq in response to the attack.
What did President Trump say about the negotiations with Iran?
Trump said the US was in 'very deep talks' with Iran but warned that he would return to 'very strong military action' if diplomacy failed.
How many attempted attacks have been made on US citizens and facilities in Iraq by Iran-aligned militias?
There have been more than 600 attempted attacks on US citizens and facilities in Iraq by Iran-aligned militias between February and April 2026, according to CENTCOM.
What was the result of the meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?
The White House described the meeting as 'positive and productive', with talks focused heavily on Iran.
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