The U.S. military said the strikes were conducted on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, targeting facilities linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Washington described the operation as a response to attacks Iran had carried out against U.S. military positions in Jordan and against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes hit multiple targets, including IRGC command centers, missile and drone production facilities, coastal defense installations, and naval military infrastructure.
The operation began on Wednesday and continued into the early hours of Thursday. U.S. officials described it as a “decisive response” to what they said was Iran’s attempted attack on American forces operating across North Africa and the Middle East.
U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier warned that the United States would retaliate against Iran, saying, “We are going to hit them hard because our time to strike has come.”
On the Iranian side, the IRGC claimed it launched attacks on a U.S. military base in Jordan and a U.S. command facility, describing the action as retaliation for what it called American provocations. Iran also said its naval forces attacked three oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of failing to comply with instructions issued by Iranian authorities.
The latest exchange comes only days after both sides had appeared to reduce hostilities, raising hopes that diplomatic efforts could ease tensions. While President Trump said negotiations had been “going very well,” Tehran denied that any talks were taking place.
The United States and Israel began military operations against Iran in February 2026. Although President Trump initially predicted the conflict would be short-lived, it has now entered its fifth month, with no clear indication that it will end anytime soon.
