Trump says US to deliver ‘beating’ to Iran after bases again targeted

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting US forces in the Middle East, which were intercepted by US military forces. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the attempted surprise attack, with five interceptions occurring over Jordan, where the IRGC claimed to have targeted a US airbase and Central Command center. The IRGC stated these actions are a continuation of resistance against perceived threats and illegal actions by American forces. This escalation occurs as Iran has also struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and rejected Oman's proposal for managing the waterway. The attacks follow a period of US-Iran bombings and could impact ongoing mediation efforts, despite President Trump having previously called off bombing campaigns and suggesting talks were underway.

The US military reported that Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on US forces in the Middle East late on Tuesday. All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted, and US forces remain vigilant. This attack occurred after a brief lull in fighting, which followed nearly two weeks of US strikes on Iran and Iranian strikes on US allies. Mediators were attempting to bring both sides back to negotiations for a ceasefire. The target of the missile attack was reportedly a US base in Jordan. This escalation comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington.

Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles in an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, according to US Central Command (Centcom). All missiles were successfully intercepted. In retaliation for Iran-directed drone attacks, the US military and Saudi Arabian forces struck Iran-aligned terrorists in Iraq, targeting logistics and weapons sites. Centcom stated this was a response to over 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks in the preceding 72 hours and warned Iran and its proxies to cease attacks to avoid further US military action. Earlier on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones targeting petroleum facilities in its eastern region. The reported exchanges ended a brief lull in hostilities.

Jordan's air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, with the Jordanian military confirming they were destroyed. This occurred shortly after the U.S. military announced it had downed an Iranian missile barrage targeting American forces in the Middle East, ending a brief lull in hostilities. U.S. Central Command stated that all Iranian missiles aimed at U.S. forces were intercepted. In conjunction with Saudi Arabia, U.S. forces also struck sites in Iraq used by Iran-backed militias for launching attacks. The U.S. warned that further aggression against American troops or Saudi energy infrastructure would prompt additional action.

US and Saudi forces have launched attacks on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq. This action is in retaliation for what the US describes as "30 IRGC-directed" drone attacks over the past 30 days, which included strikes on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities. The US also accused Iran of firing multiple ballistic missiles in an attempted surprise attack on its forces at a base in Jordan. These developments occur as Saudi Arabia reports intercepting drones and Iran warns of taking "any action" to maintain its control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia reported shooting down drones for a second consecutive day, stating they were launched from Iraq by Iran-affiliated militias and targeted petroleum facilities in the eastern region. Concurrently, Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have compelled a Saudi oil tanker to alter its course as part of their blockade against the kingdom. These incidents highlight ongoing tensions, occurring despite a recent lull in attacks between the United States and Iran following weeks of escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. The Saudi Defence Ministry confirmed the interception and destruction of the drones.