In September 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched a missile attack on a US military base in Jordan. This retaliation followed the US destruction of five Iranian oil tankers, which was part of a broader conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite claims of significant damage, Jordanian and US officials reported that most missiles were intercepted, resulting in no casualties.
We’ll perform a deep-dive analysis of all sources and publicly available external materials, then prepare a structured timeline of events, an in-depth report explaining the background and context, and multiple perspectives.