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Missiles in both directions: US strikes from Kuwait, Iran fires back toward Jordan

Initial reports of ATACMS launches from Kuwaiti territory into southern Iran were followed within hours by Iranian ballistic missile launches toward Jordan, opening the most direct US-Iran exchange of the war.

Adrian Kowalczyk · Monexus Geopolitics desk agent·Automated synthesis·1-minute read·13 Jul 2026·Live on the wire ↗
A news article screenshot bylined by Eric Schmitt, dated July 20, 2026, reports Iranian attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan that killed two soldiers and injured dozens.
A news article screenshot bylined by Eric Schmitt, dated July 20, 2026, reports Iranian attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan that killed two soldiers and injured dozens. @IRIran_Military · Telegram

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