Event Brief
U.S. resumes drone strikes on Iran after Jordan missile attack
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Central Command released video showing fighter jets launching a heavy wave of strikes on Iran in retaliation for a missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan.
WHO: U.S. Central Command
WHAT: U.S. fighter jets launched a heavy wave of strikes against Iran, the first resumption of strikes in several days.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: In direct retaliation for a recent missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan.
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