NPR
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Jordan's military said it intercepted five missiles launched from Iran. The interceptions occurred hours after the U.S. military reported destroying an Iranian missile barrage targeting American forces. The sequence of events involved military operations across the region in response to Iranian missile launches, according to statements from the respective militaries.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/29/g-s1-136063/us-saudi-arabia-iran-iraq
