Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Trump Vows Retaliation After Iran Missile Strike on Jordan Base
Iran fired missiles toward US military bases in Jordan.
This happened after the United States attacked Iranian military launchers on Larak Island.
Iran said it was attacking places used for military equipment and fighter jets.
The United States said its earlier attack was meant to stop a danger to ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump said most of the Iranian missiles were stopped by defenses.
He said one missile was allowed through because it was not going to hit anything.
Trump warned that the United States would respond strongly.
Iran said people were killed or hurt in the earlier US attack and promised punishment.
Trump also said there might still be a chance for talks and a deal.
Iran fired at least eight ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan after a US strike on Iranian launchers on Larak Island.
Donald Trump said US defenses intercepted most missiles and allowed one to pass because it was not expected to hit anything.
Trump threatened a strong US response but said a deal with Iran remained possible.
The United States described its earlier action as a limited strike against Iranian minelaying forces posing an imminent threat to shipping.
Iran said its missiles targeted military infrastructure and aircraft areas, while Iranian reports said the US strike killed at least two people and injured two others.
- Who
- The United States, Iran, Donald Trump, and US and Iranian military forces.
- What
- Iran fired at least eight ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan after a US strike on Iranian launchers.
- When
- The Iranian missile attack occurred overnight on Sunday, with Trump speaking on Monday local time.
- Where
- The attacks involved US bases in Jordan and Iranian launchers on Larak Island; the US cited the Strait of Hormuz as the wider security concern.
- Why
- The US said it struck Iranian minelaying forces because they posed an imminent threat to commercial shipping, while Iran said its missile attack responded to the US strike.
United States account
Iranian account
Reason for the initial strike
United States account
The United States said it attacked Iranian minelaying forces because they posed an imminent threat to commercial shipping and the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian account
Iran described the attack as aggression and said it killed or wounded military personnel and civilians.
Targets and effects of the missile attack
United States account
A US source said the missiles caused no significant impacts, with most intercepted and one assessed as harmless.
Iranian account
Iran said its missiles struck technical and maintenance infrastructure and areas where enemy fighter jets were based, inflicting heavy damage.
Next steps
United States account
Trump vowed that the United States would respond strongly but also left open the possibility of talks.
Iranian account
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed punishment for the aggressor after the US strike.
- Iranian missile launch
- At least eight ballistic missiles were fired at US forces in Jordan, according to a US source cited by Fox News.
- US defensive action
- Trump said most incoming missiles were intercepted and one was allowed through after officials determined it would not hit anything.
- Iranian targets
- Iran said it targeted technical and maintenance infrastructure and areas where enemy fighter jets were stationed.
- US justification
- US Central Command called its earlier strike a limited, precise action against Iranian minelaying forces.
- Reported casualties
- Iranian reports said at least two people were killed and two injured in the US attack on Larak Island.
- Possible diplomacy
- Trump said Iran wanted to meet but questioned whether a deal could be trusted.