Iran launches multiple ballistic missiles toward US targets across the Middle East

Iran fired 13 ballistic missiles from multiple cities at US military positions across the Middle East, dramatically escalating a conflict that has been simmering throughout 2026. Jordanian defense forces intercepted 10 of the 13 missiles that crossed their airspace, according to reports from US Central Command. The strikes targeted 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. What happened and what was hit The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched the missiles using a mix of platforms that included the Kheibar Shekan and Fateh-110 ballistic missile systems. The arsenal featured both solid- and liquid-fueled variants equipped with advanced guidance systems. Reported targets included Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain and a Marine Corps facility in Jordan, among other US positions scattered across CENTCOM’s area of responsibility. CENTCOM characterized the launch as an attempted surprise attack and confirmed that several missiles were intercepted before reaching their targets. Iranian state media claimed su...