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Explosions heard in Jordan as Iran fires missiles at US forces, 'nearly all' intercepted

Explosions were heard near the southern Jordanian city of Aqaba following launches from Iran, local media reported on Monday.

Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in this screen grab from video released June 26, 2026.

(photo credit: US CENTRAL COMMAND/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)

The Jordanian Armed Forces said they intercepted eight missiles that entered the country's airspace on Monday, after local media reported hearing explosions near the city of Aqaba.Iran launched an attack on US forces in Jordan, a US source familiar with the situation confirmed to Fox News on Monday. The source added that nearly all of the missiles had been intercepted by US air defenses.

"US forces in Jordan are under missile attack. The Iranians are launching a variety of different missiles at US bases in response to US strikes on Larak Island," Fox News' Trey Yingst confirmed on Monday.

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NOW: Iran is attacking U.S. forces stationed in Jordan. U.S. source familiar to Fox News:  No significant impacts so far. Nearly all incoming missiles have been intercepted at this point.

The Iranian attacks followed US airstrikes on Larak Island in southern Iran. The US struck Iranian missile launchers after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces were seen preparing to fire towards the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.

"According to US intelligence the Iranians were planning to launch rockets with sea mines attached, to redploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz," Yingst added.

US Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), August 30, 2026. (credit: X/CENTCOM)

Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported that Iran had launched missiles at US ships in the Strait of Hormuz early on Monday morning.

IRGC claims responsibility for attacks

The IRGC said it had carried out attacks on two US military bases in Jordan in response to "the US-Israeli enemy's attack on Larak Island," in a statement on Monday morning.

According to the statement, the IRGC "targeted the technical and maintenance infrastructure and the locations where enemy fighter jets are stationed at the two US air bases in Jordan using ballistic missiles."

Citing the IRGC statement the Iranian state media IRIB reported that the attack "destroyed" the bases and "caused heavy damage," contrary to reports from US officials.

"Every strike will be met with an even more forceful response," the statement concluded.