• US military intercepted multiple missiles launched by Iran targeting American forces.
• The attempted surprise attack occurred on July 28, shortly after peace negotiations.
• Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim the missiles targeted U.S. military installations.
• Recent tensions include prior strikes between the US and Iran.
• US President Trump indicated ongoing negotiations despite the attack.

On July 28, the U.S. military reported that it successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran in an "attempted surprise attack" targeting American forces in the Middle East. The assault, which occurred at 5:45 PM ET, was executed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and all missiles were intercepted without revealing specific target locations, according to BBC, Channel News Asia, and Reuters.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that the missiles were aimed at a U.S. air base and military center in Jordan, claiming their actions were a direct response to U.S. tactics against Iranian interests. This escalation in hostilities follows a period of halted attacks, where both sides had refrained from strikes, as reported by BBC and Channel News Asia.

This military engagement takes place amidst broader tensions, which include U.S. operations targeting Iran-backed militant groups in Iraq after Iran's sizeable missile assaults earlier in the month. President Trump has acknowledged ongoing negotiations with Tehran but has also emphasized the possibility of resuming military actions if talks do not progress, according to Reuters.