Security · July 2026

On July 30, 2026, the United States launched a wave of retaliatory strikes against targets in Iran, following an attack on a U.S. base in Jordan that Washington attributed to Tehran. U.S. Central Command described the strikes as 'powerful' and 'retaliatory,' with President Donald Trump vowing to deliver a 'beating' and saying 'it's our turn.' Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vowed retaliation, and the conflict has raised concerns about depleted U.S. Patriot missile stockpiles. Iran's IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz cannot reopen while U.S. 'threats' continue. U.S. officials investigate cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems, seeing Iran as likely behind them. Iran strikes U.S. military facilities in Bahrain, and a Kuwaiti death from an Iranian strike is reported as Jordan intercepts five missiles. An Israeli ambulance driver is indicted on charges of spying for Iran, allegedly targeting officials including Herzog and Smotrich (ongoing coverage).