Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at US Base in Jordan, All Intercepted

After several days of calm in the region, Iran launched ballistic missiles toward a US military base in Jordan on Wednesday night. A senior American official confirmed the missile launch and stated that all missiles were successfully intercepted, with no casualties or damage reported. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the attack, noting that the missiles were fired by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in an attempted surprise strike against US forces in the Middle East. US forces remain on high alert following the incident.

This missile attack marks the first Iranian strike against a US base in the region since President Donald Trump suspended attacks on Iran last Friday. The timing came just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump at the White House. Their discussion focused heavily on Iran and Israeli concerns about a potential nuclear deal that might not adequately address the nuclear threat.

Following the meeting, the White House described the conversation as "productive and good," while Netanyahu called it one of his best talks with Trump. Israeli officials highlighted the shared commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and discussed the strong US-Israel partnership and regional opportunities. Prior to the meeting, Trump downplayed the significance of the Iranian nuclear site known as "Mount Kachos" and responded sharply when asked if Netanyahu had updated him on Iranian activities there, asserting he was fully aware of the situation without needing Netanyahu's input.