Home / War and Conflict / Iran Launches Missiles at US Forces in Middle East
Iran Launches Missiles at US Forces in Middle East
29 Jul
Summary
- Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting U.S. forces.
- All missiles were intercepted, preventing casualties.
- US crude futures surged over 4% following the news.
Late Tuesday, Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles from its territory, targeting U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East. The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) confirmed the attack, noting that all launched missiles were intercepted.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was identified as the entity responsible for the attempted surprise attack. While Centcom did not specify the exact targets, reports suggested a U.S. base in Jordan may have been the intended destination.
In a separate incident reported early Tuesday, the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations Centre noted suspicious activity in the Red Sea. The master of a tanker reported hearing an explosion in the southern Red Sea on Monday.
Although not officially confirmed, this Red Sea incident is being considered in the context of recent claims by Houthi rebels regarding attacks on Saudi oil tankers. The situation has led to a notable market reaction, with U.S. crude futures climbing over 4% to $82.5 per barrel.
