On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in an attempted surprise attack on US forces stationed in the Middle East. The attack followed a days-long lull in fighting, but all Iranian missiles were stopped, with US forces remaining vigilant and at a high state of readiness.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump held a closed-door meeting in the Oval Office on the same day. Despite prior public tensions, Netanyahu described the meeting as "one of the best conversations I've ever had with the president of the United States," emphasizing their shared goal of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

CENTCOM stated on social media platform X: "Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on US forces based in the Middle East."

This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel, highlighting continued military vigilance and diplomatic engagement.

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