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Published: 29th July 2026, 10:08 PM
US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning of military retaliation against Tehran following an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting American forces stationed in Jordan.
Speaking in a telephone interview with Fox News on Wednesday, 29 July, President Trump vowed that the United States would hit Iran hard in response, stating that Tehran would pay a severe price for attempting the strike.
According to US military officials, all incoming Iranian ballistic missiles were successfully tracked in real time and intercepted before hitting their intended targets. Describing the barrage as a sudden and unexpected assault, President Trump noted that stationed troops had only a few minutes to react and deploy defense systems to neutralize the threat. Consequently, no damage or casualties were reported at the targeted facility.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed in an official statement that forces belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched multiple ballistic missiles late Tuesday night from Iranian territory toward US military personnel in the region. While CENTCOM’s public statement did not specify the base by name, US officials cited by Axios confirmed that the targeted installation was a key US military base in Jordan.
During the interview, President Trump also referenced recent joint military operations conducted alongside regional partners—including Saudi Arabia and local Iraqi authorities—against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. He emphasized that these operations were coordinated with the Iraqi government and characterized the proxy groups as a severe destabilizing force in the region.
Despite the escalation in military hostilities, President Trump indicated that diplomatic avenues remain open. He noted that American negotiators will continue dialogues with Iranian counterparts to seek a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict.
Key details regarding the incident and subsequent official statements are summarized below:
| Incident & Response Parameter | Official Detail / Record |
| Location Targeted | US Military Base in Jordan |
| Attacking Entity | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran |
| Weapon System Used | Ballistic Missiles |
| Tactical Warning Time | A few minutes |
| Interception Outcome | 100% intercepted by US air defense systems |
| Casualties & Damage | None reported |
| US Command Responsible | United States Central Command (CENTCOM) |
| US Executive Statement | Vowed strong military retaliation via Fox News interview |
| Diplomatic Status | Negotiators tasked with keeping diplomatic channels open |
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