Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:03pm on 29 Jul 2026,Wednesday International
US President Donald Trump vowed a forceful response after Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at a US military base in Jordan, calling it an attempted surprise attack despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Speaking to Fox News, Trump warned Iran would face severe retaliation if American personnel were harmed. The missiles were intercepted, according to the US military. The attack came days after Washington paused planned strikes to allow negotiations with Tehran. Trump said discussions had been progressing but stressed diplomacy would not prevent military action if Iran escalated further. The incident marks a significant setback for de-escalation efforts, heightening concerns over renewed conflict and broader instability across the Middle East. (PC: Reuters)
