Iran attacks US bases in Middle East as Trump meets Netanyahu
Iran has launched missile attacks against US bases in Jordan and targeted ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting threats of retaliation from President Trump. Meanwhile, joint US-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq have resulted in casualties among Iran-backed militias.
Why it matters
The escalation represents a significant increase in regional instability and risks a broader military conflict between the US and Iran.
Iran has also struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and rejected Oman’s proposal on managing the waterway.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office on July 28, 2026 [AFP] Published On 29 Jul 2026 29 Jul 2026 Jordan’s air defenses have intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, according to the country’s armed forces, in what the United States military described as an “attempted surprise attack” on US forces by Iran.
In a statement early on Wednesday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said US forces “remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness”.
Later in the day, US President Donald Trump threatened sweeping retaliatory military action. “We’ll be hitting them hard,” he told Fox News.
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