NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026United States
U.S. Launches Strikes Against Iran Following Missile Attacks in Jordan
The U.S. military conducted a series of strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets in response to an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. These actions, coordinated with Saudi Arabia, follow a broader escalation of hostilities involving militias in Iraq and drone attacks on energy infrastructure.
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The escalation of military conflict in the Middle East has caused global oil prices to rise to $88.09 per barrel, impacting energy costs and threatening the stability of critical global shipping routes.
Key Facts
- The U.S. military conducted a heavy wave of strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets, including command centers and missile facilities.
- The strikes were a response to an Iranian missile attack on the U.S. Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
- U.S. and Saudi forces conducted joint strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, resulting in at least 20 deaths and 32 injuries among fighters.
- Six Iranian advisers were reported killed in the strikes on Iraqi militia targets.
- Brent crude oil prices rose 7.3% to $88.09 per barrel due to the hostilities.
- Jordanian military forces intercepted and destroyed five Iranian missiles aimed at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base.
- Drone strikes caused fires on two natural gas vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta.
- Saudi Arabia accused Iraqi militias of firing drones at its oil facilities.
- The Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for separate attacks on Saudi energy facilities.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi postponed a scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia indefinitely.
- Iran rejected a proposal from Oman to jointly manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Who's Mentioned
personJD Vance“U.S. Vice President who met with the Saudi Defense Minister.”organizationPopular Mobilization Forces“Iraqi militia coalition targeted by U.S. and Saudi strikes.”organizationSaudi Arabia“U.S. ally involved in strikes against Iraqi militias.”organizationRevolutionary Guard Corps“Iranian military branch targeted by U.S. strikes.”locationJordan“Site of the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base targeted by Iranian missiles.”personKhalid bin Salman“Saudi Defense Minister who met with U.S. leadership.”personAli al-Zaidi“Iraqi Prime Minister who postponed a visit to Saudi Arabia.”personKazem Gharibabadi“Iran's deputy foreign minister.”personDonald Trump“U.S. President who vowed to respond to attacks on U.S. bases.”