Iran fired 13 ballistic missiles at US military facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq, and Jordanian forces intercepted 10 of them. Tehran calls the barrage retaliation for US airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps used Kheibar Shekan and Fateh-110 systems in the attack.
Iran fired 13 ballistic missiles from multiple cities at US military positions across the Middle East, and Jordanian defense forces intercepted 10 of the 13 missiles that crossed their airspace, according to reports from US Central Command. The strikes hit US facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the Erbil region of Iraq.
Tehran framed the barrage as retaliation for US airstrikes carried out on September 1 against Iranian military installations near the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that handles roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply on any given day. The hostilities are also intertwined with Israel's ongoing operations related to Iran's missile proliferation.
What Iran launched and where it struck
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched the missiles using a mix of platforms that included the Kheibar Shekan and Fateh-110 ballistic missile systems, combining solid- and liquid-fueled variants with advanced guidance systems. Reported targets included Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain and a Marine Corps facility in Jordan, among other US positions across CENTCOM's area of responsibility.
CENTCOM characterized the launch as an attempted surprise attack and confirmed several missiles were intercepted before reaching their targets. Iranian state media claimed successful strikes against US bases, describing the operation as a significant military achievement, but US and partner assessments said interceptions were largely successful, damages were limited, and no casualties were confirmed.
An escalation that has run through 2026
Iran has executed extensive ballistic missile operations throughout 2026, launching hundreds of missiles against US facilities in Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. This barrage followed the US military's September 1 response, which targeted Iranian air defense systems, radar installations, and maritime threats near the Strait of Hormuz.
Interception rate offers a real-world test
Jordan's interception of 10 of 13 missiles, roughly a 77% success rate, gives defense planners a real-world data point on missile-defense performance under combat conditions. The Kheibar Shekan, a medium-range ballistic missile with a reported range exceeding 1,400 kilometers, marks a meaningful upgrade over earlier Iranian missile technology.
The Pentagon's initial response targeted radar and air defense infrastructure, suggesting a strategy aimed at degrading Iran's ability to defend its military assets without striking population centers or political targets.
Source: Crypto Briefing
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