Iran launches surprise missile attack on US forces

Jul 28, 2026

Iran's surprise missile strike on US bases has reignited the conflict, bad news for anyone hoping the shaky ceasefire would hold.

  • Iran fired ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East, apparently aimed at bases in Jordan; all were intercepted.
  • The attack broke days of an unofficial ceasefire with the US.
  • US and Saudi forces hit back, striking Iran-backed sites in Iraq.
  • Iran and Ukraine traded warnings over an attack on an Iranian ship, with both saying they don't want it to escalate.
  • On the home front, the Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy, meaning higher costs for some seniors in 2027, and moving to exempt space companies like SpaceX from environmental reviews.

Outlook: With missiles flying again and a US-Saudi counterstrike underway, the ceasefire looks dead and more tit-for-tat attacks are likely near-term.

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