Iran's IRGC Unveils New Missile as U.S. Hits 4 Target Types in Renewed Strikes
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 19
Iran's IRGC Unveils New Missile as U.S. Hits 4 Target Types in Renewed Strikes
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 19
Summary
Jordan intercepted 10 Iranian missiles early Saturday as Tehran widened attacks to U.S.-linked facilities in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, while an Iranian official said the IRGC had introduced a new missile.
U.S. Central Command said it struck four target categories in Iran—surveillance sites, logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage and maritime capabilities—after Trump ordered renewed airstrikes.
Kuwait reported casualties and severe damage at a power and desalination plant, and explosions hit Khorramabad, home to the Imam Ali underground missile base previously damaged in Israel's 2025 campaign.
The renewed fighting has effectively collapsed a 60-day ceasefire memorandum tied to nuclear talks, with the Strait of Hormuz again emerging as the conflict's central flashpoint.
After the swift collapse of the ceasefire, is a full-scale ground war in Iran now inevitable?
Can U.S. airpower defeat an enemy that has spent decades preparing to fight underground?
With the Strait of Hormuz closed, is the world economy heading for an unavoidable recession?
2026 U.S.-Iran Conflict: Missile Strikes, Regional Escalation, and the Global Economic Fallout
Overview
On July 17, 2026, Iran launched drone and missile attacks on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, a key site for US and partner forces. The strikes targeted not only military facilities but also barracks, gyms, and dining areas, showing a clear intent to cause US casualties. As a result, two US service members were killed, one remains missing, and several others were injured. However, extensive US evacuation and protective measures helped reduce the impact. This escalation highlights the growing risks to US personnel and the increasing intensity of the conflict in the region.