Archive · 29 Jul 2026
US intercepts Iranian missiles in Middle East
The US military said they stopped some missiles that Iran had launched.
This happened on Tuesday evening.
The missiles were aimed at US forces in the Middle East, including a base in Jordan.
The US military said all the missiles were stopped before they could hit their targets.
This was the first time in a few days that there was any fighting between the two countries.
Both sides had not been attacking each other over the weekend.
Oil prices went down because of the break in fighting.
US President Donald Trump said there might be progress in ending the war.
Iran said they launched the missiles because of US actions against them.
The US and Saudi Arabia also struck sites in Iraq linked to Iran-backed groups.
The US military intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The missiles were aimed at US forces in the Middle East, including a base in Jordan.
All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted by the US military.
This was the first flareup in violence in several days, following a pause in attacks over the weekend.
US President Donald Trump has said there is a chance of progress in negotiations to end the war, but Iran has ruled out direct talks with the US.
- Who
- US military and Iran
- What
- Interception of Iranian missiles by the US military
- When
- Tuesday, July 29, 2026, at 5:45 pm ET
- Where
- Middle East, including a base in Jordan
- Why
- Iran launched missiles as an attempted surprise attack on US forces
US Military
Iran
Interception of Missiles
US Military
The US military successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran.
Iran
Iran launched the missiles as an attempted surprise attack on US forces in the Middle East.
Diplomatic Efforts
US Military
The US is engaged in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and has paused military operations to give negotiations a chance.
Iran
Iran has ruled out direct negotiations with the US and has proposed its own conditions for any future talks.
- Date
- Tuesday, July 29, 2026
- Time of Interception
- 5:45 pm ET
- Missiles Launched
- Multiple ballistic missiles
- Intercepted By
- US military
- Source of Missiles
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran
- Targeted Areas
- US forces in the Middle East, including a base in Jordan
- Previous Conflict
- Nearly two weeks of nightly strikes by the US and missile/drone salvos by Iran
- Oil Prices
- Plummeted following the weekend lull in fighting
- US Naval Blockade
- More than 20 US Navy warships enforcing blockade, redirected 18 commercial vessels, disabled 2, boarded 2
Sources
US Military Says It Intercepted Missiles Launched By Iran
Iran launches first attack on US forces since Trump halted strikes, missiles intercepted
US says it intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles launched towards US forces in Middle East
US says it intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles fired at forces in Middle East
US forces intercepted Iran's 'surprise attack' on American forces in Middle East: CENTCOM
Iran targets US forces in ‘surprise attack’; CENTCOM says all missiles intercepted
US-Iran War LIVE Updates: US Says It Intercepted 'Surprise' Iranian Attack After Days-Long Halt
