The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement posted on X that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired multiple ballistic missiles “in an attempted surprise attack on US forces based in the Middle East.”

“All the missiles were intercepted, and “US forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness”, CENTCOM said.

The Jordan News Agency reported that five missile interceptions were recorded over Jordan, while the IRGC claimed its air force had targeted a US airbase and Central Command centre in Jordan with “several ballistic missiles”.

The Iranian military said the attack was a response to continued threats and actions by the United States against Iran.

“As long as threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran continue and illegal and vicious actions by American forces against our interests continue, the resistance will continue,” the IRGC said in a statement carried by Iran’s IRIB broadcaster.

The escalation comes days after US President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign against Iran on July 24, saying that “good talks” were taking place with Tehran.

Trump has threatened to resume strikes if negotiations fail to make progress, while Iran has denied plans to restart talks with Washington.

The missile attacks occurred as Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Netanyahu has been pushing for continued military pressure on Iran.

The renewed military confrontation also shaken global energy markets. 

US oil futures jumped more than 4 percent to above $82 a barrel, while Brent crude futures rose above $88 a barrel after the attack was confirmed.

Oil prices had earlier been falling as markets reacted to Washington’s suspension of strikes against Iran and closely watched reports of possible renewed negotiations.