Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missile and drone strikes against American military positions in Jordan, killing two US service members and leaving a third missing during the July 17 assault on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. Throughout July, the IRGC launched multiple waves of attacks against US bases in Jordan, turning what had been a logistics hub into a frontline target. US air defense systems intercepted the majority of incoming projectiles during several assault waves, and a surprise attack on July 28 and 29 was neutralized through coordination between US and Jordanian forces. President Trump vowed to retaliate strongly, with US casualties significantly shifting domestic political calculations compared to economic sanctions and proxy skirmishes.
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