Explosions in Aqaba as Iran fires missiles at US forces
By The BriefBrief
Explosions were heard near Aqaba in southern Jordan after launches from Iran, with a US source telling Fox News that nearly all missiles were intercepted by US air defenses. Press TV said Iran launched missiles at US ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Monday morning.
WHO:Iran; US air defenses; a US source familiar with the situation; Press TV
WHAT:Iran launched missiles at US forces/ships, and nearly all were intercepted as explosions were heard near Aqaba.
WHEN:Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Aqaba, Jordan
WHY:The missile launches were reported to be directed at US forces/ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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