Iran 'launches missiles' at US military bases as Middle East tensions explode

Iran has reportedly launched missiles towards US military bases in Jordan in a major overnight escalation, according to local and Iranian media. 23:37, Tue, Jul 28, 2026 Updated: 23:46, Tue, Jul 28, 2026 Dozens of missiles were reportedly fired from Iran against US targets (Image: x)Iran has reportedly launched missiles towards US military bases in Jordan in a dramatic overnight escalation, according to local and Iranian media.Reports claim the missiles were fired at US installations in the country, with Jordanian air defence systems attempting to intercept the incoming projectiles.There has been no official confirmation from the US, Jordan or Iran. The latest reports come amid soaring tensions between Washington and Tehran, reports Turkish news agency Anadolu.In recent weeks, the US has carried out strikes on Iran, while Tehran has responded by targeting what it says are US military facilities and equipment across the region.The Express reported on Monday how Iran issued a chilling threat to target European warships in the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump holds high-stakes talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. Get the latest news from around the ...