U.S. Military Launches New Strikes on Iran Following Attacks on U.S. Bases in Jordan

The United States military initiated "powerful" strikes on Iran on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in retaliation for Tehran's attacks targeting U.S. bases in Jordan. This action reignites the conflict in West Asia, drawing in Iran's proxies after a period of relative calm. U.S. Central Command stated the strikes were a "powerful response" to attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces.