U.S. Says Iran Unsuccessfully Attempts ‘Surprise Attack’ After Trump Briefly Paused Strikes
On July 28, 2026, U.S. Central Command reported that Iranian ballistic missiles targeted American personnel in the Middle East in what it called a 'surprise attack.' The missiles were intercepted by U.S. forces. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched the missiles, though Tehran has not publicly claimed responsibility. The attack came after President Donald Trump briefly paused U.S. strikes against Iran last week. Trump warned on Monday that if 'very deep talks with Iran' fail, the U.S. would resume 'very strong military action,' adding there is 'not much time' for diplomacy. The president also dismissed concerns from advisers about a diminished stockpile of air defense munitions, insisting the U.S. has 'plenty' of munitions. The story is developing.
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