NewsWPLG Local 10July 29, 2026United States
U.S. Launches Strikes Against Iran Following Missile Attacks in Jordan
The U.S. military conducted a series of strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets in response to an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. The escalation has disrupted global energy markets, causing oil prices to rise significantly.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The ongoing military escalation between the U.S., Iran, and regional proxies is causing global oil prices to spike and increasing the risk of a broader regional conflict.
Key Facts
- The U.S. military conducted a heavy wave of strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets, including command centers and missile facilities.
- The strikes were in response to an Iranian missile attack on the U.S. Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
- U.S. and Saudi forces struck militias in Iraq, resulting in at least 20 fighter deaths and 32 injuries, plus six Iranian advisers killed.
- Brent crude oil prices rose 7.3% to $88.093 per barrel due to the conflict.
- Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles aimed at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base.
- Drone strikes caused fires on two natural gas vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta.
- Saudi Arabia and the U.S. are coordinating to counter Iranian-backed militia activity in Iraq.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi postponed a scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia indefinitely.
- Iran rejected an Omani proposal to jointly manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for separate attacks on Saudi energy facilities.
Who's Mentioned
personJD Vance“U.S. Vice President who met with the Saudi Defense Minister.”organizationPopular Mobilization Forces“Coalition of Shiite armed groups in Iraq targeted by U.S.-Saudi strikes.”locationIraq“Location of U.S.-Saudi strikes against militias.”locationIran“Nation involved in military exchanges with the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.”organizationRevolutionary Guard Corps“Iranian military branch targeted by U.S. strikes.”locationJordan“Location of the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base targeted by Iranian missiles.”locationSaudi Arabia“U.S. ally participating in strikes against militias in Iraq.”personKhalid bin Salman“Saudi Defense Minister who met with U.S. leadership.”personAli al-Zaidi“Iraqi Prime Minister who postponed a visit to Saudi Arabia.”personKazem Gharibabadi“Iran's deputy foreign minister.”personDonald Trump“U.S. President who vowed to hit Iran in response to attacks on a U.S. base.”