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ConflictU.S. Central Command: Iran attempted 'surprise attack,' missiles intercepted
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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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U.S. forces intercepted Iranian missiles in a "surprise attack" against American personnel on Tuesday, according to U.S. Central Command, ending a brief pause in hostilities.
Key Facts
- Central Command stated that ballistic missiles targeted U.S. personnel stationed in the Middle East.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched the missiles, Central Command reported, though the armed service had not publicly claimed responsibility as of Tuesday night.
- President Donald Trump paused strikes against Iran last week and warned of military escalation if already fragile negotiations with the country failed.
- Trump told Axios on Monday that if "very deep talks with Iran" fail, "we will go back to very strong military action," adding there is "not much time" for diplomacy.
- Trump has reportedly received concerns from advisers about a diminished stockpile of air defense munitions, The New York Times reported. However, the president insisted to reporters on Monday that the U.S. has "plenty" of munitions.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Forbes - BusinessWestern
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