US and Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Backed Militias After Missile Attack on Jordan
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By איתמר אייכנר, ליאור בן ארי, רון קריסי
First reported by Walla · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
Following an Iranian missile attack on US forces in Jordan, the US and Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, killing about 20 advisors. President Trump threatened strong retaliation against Iran, while Israel and Saudi Arabia coordinated closely with the US amid rising regional tensions. Hezbollah's drone attack on Israeli forces in Lebanon further escalated the situation, with Israel preparing possible retaliatory strikes. US Central Command recommended pausing airstrikes in the Strait of Hormuz, influencing Trump's recent military decisions.
- 01Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired five missiles at US forces in Jordan; all were intercepted.
- 02US and Saudi airstrikes in Iraq killed around 20 Iranian advisors linked to militias.
- 03President Trump threatened severe retaliation but gave no timeline for further strikes.
- 04Israel and Saudi Arabia held high-level talks with the US on Iran and regional security.
- 05Hezbollah's drone attack on Israeli forces in Lebanon violated the ceasefire, prompting Israeli readiness to respond.
- 06US Central Command advised halting airstrikes in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting US military strategy.
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