Key facts
- Iran launched a ballistic missile attack targeting U.S. forces in Jordan.
- Jordan's air defenses intercepted five incoming missiles.
- U.S. Central Command confirmed the incident as an 'attempted surprise attack' by Iran.
- President Donald Trump vowed significant retaliation against Iran.
- Joint U.S.-Saudi strikes in Iraq targeted Iran-aligned militias, causing casualties.
Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against U.S. forces stationed in Jordan, an incident described by U.S. Central Command as an "attempted surprise attack." Jordan's air defenses intercepted all five incoming missiles, according to Jordanian state media. President Donald Trump, speaking to Fox News, vowed significant retaliation against Iran, stating, "We are going to beat the f---ing sh-- out of them." The attack occurred shortly after the U.S. concluded a 13-day bombing campaign, marking an escalation in regional tensions. In a separate development, joint U.S.-Saudi strikes in Iraq targeted Iran-aligned militias, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and 32 injuries among the Popular Mobilization Forces. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the attacks in Jordan, stating they were in response to ongoing threats and actions against Iran's interests. The incident caused oil markets to fluctuate, with U.S. oil futures jumping more than 4 percent.