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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes against militias in Iraq
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about these incidents are available from the Star Tribune, which has reported on the US military's actions and the involvement of other countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia's strikes against militias in Iraq.
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, with the US military reporting the downing of an Iranian missile barrage. This incident occurred in the Middle East and involved American forces. The situation intensified further when Jordan intercepted missiles launched from Iran.
These events happened within a short timeframe, with Jordan's interception occurring early on a Wednesday. Further details about these incidents are available from the Star Tribune, which has reported on the US military's actions and the involvement of other countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia's strikes against militias in Iraq.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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