Iran Strikes US Forces in Jordan as Multi-Front Escalation Engulfs the Region

Iran launched missiles at US installations in Jordan, breaking a pause in direct attacks on American forces, after US-Saudi strikes killed at least 20 PMF fighters in Iraq on July 29, 2026. Houthi rebels blockaded Saudi ports; Iraq's al-Nujaba militia threatened retaliation. Trump vowed the US would be "hitting [Iran] hard." No de-escalation track is active.