The Latest Breaking News from Jordan

Baghdad denies prior knowledge of US-Saudi strikes

Baghdad neither approved nor had prior knowledge of the joint US-Saudi strikes on Iraqi territory, government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi said on Thursday, according to the state news agency. The Wednesday strikes killed at least 20 members of the Iran-backed Hashed al-Shaabi militia. Read our live blog to see how events…

France 24 · Jul 30

Gaza latest: Trump claims ‘historic’ deal reached with Hamas for complete disarmament

Senior Hamas official says the group will only disarm if Israel fulfils its commitments

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles after US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran

No casualties were reported from Jordan's interception of the missiles

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Iran rejects Hormuz deal and launches surprise strike on US forces in Jordan

Tehran rejected an Omani proposal to divide the strait equally and declared Hormuz would "never return to its prewar situation," hours before the IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan in what CENTCOM called an attempted surprise attack.

Euronews · Jul 29

Dollar Little Changed Ahead of FOMC Meeting Results

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.02% today. The dollar recovered from overnight losses and is little changed after crude oil prices surged more than +6% when President Trump said the US will "hit Iran hard" after a recent attack from Iran that targeted a US base in...

Barchart · Jul 29

Trump says US to hit Iran 'hard' after attack on bases in Jordan: Fox News

"We'll be hitting them hard. They're going to get a beating," Fox's correspondent quoted Trump as saying, adding that the US president used swear words to emphasize his point: "We are going to beat the 'effing s' out of them."

The Economic Times · Jul 29

'They're going to get a beating': Trump threatens Iran with 'hard' response after attack on US bases

United States President Donald Trump warned Iran of a forceful military response. American bases in Jordan faced missile attacks which the US intercepted. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for the attempted surprise strike. US and Saudi forces also conducted overnight strikes against Iran-backed militias. Global markets reacted to the latest…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Top US Commander Reportedly Warns Troops' Cellphone Videos and Social Media Posts Are Handing Iran Battle Intelligence 'Free of Charge'

The top U.S. commander in the Middle East has reportedly warned that cellphone videos and social-media posts by troops are helping Iran assess attacks on American bases, prompting consideration of tighter phone restrictions.

Benzinga · Jul 29

Trump Anticipates a Forceful Response Against Iran For Breaking The Lull In Fighting: 'They're Going To Get a Beating'

President Donald Trump anticipated a forceful response against Iran for attempted strikes against U.S. assets in Jordan.

International Business Times · Jul 29

Iran Ended a Brief Lull In Fighting With The U.S. With a New Missile Launch. Washington And Riyadh Retaliated Against Its Allies

Iran launched a surprise attack against a U.S. base in Jordan on Tuesday, breaking a brief lull in fighting with Washington.

International Business Times · Jul 29