News · 30 July 2026

US hits Iran with a "heavy wave" of missile attacks on Thursday

The US military's Central Command said it finished a "heavy wave" of strikes on Thursday morning, five nights after a pause. These attacks were in response to Iranian missile strikes against US forces in Jordan the day before. Iranian media reported three civilians were killed on Qeshm island, while Kuwait reported one person died in its territory.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 July 2026 at 14:29

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