IRGC Claims Missile Attack on US Base in Jordan; Trump Warns of Retaliation

Published Jul 29, 11:47 PM UTC

On 28 July 2026, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had launched several ballistic missiles targeting a U.S. air base and the CENTCOM headquarters in Jordan. U.S. Central Command stated that all Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted. The following day, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning, stating 'We’ll be hitting them hard. They’re going to get a beating,' while also indicating a willingness to continue diplomatic engagement: 'We’re going to let them keep talking.' The incident marks a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, with both sides signaling military readiness and potential for further conflict.