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Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on U.S. Bases in Jordan and UAE

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Jordan and the UAE's Al Minhad Air Base on August 31, 2026, in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian missile installations on Larak Island. Jordanian forces intercepted eight missiles, while Iran claimed to have shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE and U.S. have not confirmed the drone attack on Al Minhad Air Base.

Iran's IRGC launched a combined attack using ballistic missiles and drones against U.S. bases in Jordan and the UAE's Al Minhad Air Base. The attacks targeted U.S. military installations in response to U.S. strikes on Iranian missile installations on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Jordanian forces intercepted eight missiles that entered their airspace, according to multiple sources. Iran claimed to have shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone in the Strait of Hormuz, but the UAE and the U.S. have not confirmed the attack on Al Minhad Air Base.

Where Sources Diverge

Some sources mention the attack on Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, while others do not confirm it.

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Iran claimed the drone attack on the Al Minhad Airbase in the UAE as retaliation for the Larak Island incident. The UAE and the US have not provided official confirmation.

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Iran attacks UAE's Al Minhad air base with drones, IRGC says - report

mehr-news-agency

The Islamic Republic of Iran's military targeted the location of drones and US forces at the Al-Muhannad base in the Emirates with drone attacks.

The number of missiles intercepted by Jordanian forces is reported as eight by some sources, while others do not specify.

idnes

Jordanian armed forces subsequently announced that they shot down eight missiles that entered the country's airspace.

novinky

Jordan's armed forces subsequently informed agencies that they shot down eight missiles that entered the country's airspace.

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Jordanian army says it downed eight missiles, after Iran’s IRGC claims attack on US forces

Some sources report the use of ballistic missiles and drones, while others focus on specific types of attacks.

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KISIR reported a combined attack using ballistic missiles and drones.

idnes

Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that they launched attacks on US bases in Jordan in retaliation for the US attack on the launch facilities of Iranian missiles on the island of Larak in the Strait of Hormuz.

mehr-news-agency

The Islamic Republic of Iran's military targeted the location of drones and US forces at the Al-Muhannad base in the Emirates with drone attacks.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 31, 10:30 AM
US Strikes Iranian Island Larak: Iran Responds with Attacks on Bases in Jordan

US forces hit missile installations of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Larak Island, Tehran announced a retaliatory strike on two US airbases in Jordan. The US struck two Iranian missile installations on Larak Island in the southern part of the country. According to US administration data, the installations were preparing to launch minesweeping rockets...

WireIranian Labour News AgencyAug 31, 10:29 AM
US Base 'Al-Muhannad' in UAE Targeted by Iranian Army Drones

The Islamic Republic of Iran Army launched an attack on the location of the US-based drones and forces at the UAE base 'Al-Muhannad'.

IndependentOslobođenjeAug 31, 10:10 AM
Iran claims to have downed another American Reaper drone over Hormuz

Attacking aircraft

StateIRNAAug 31, 10:09 AM
Iran shoots down American MQ-9 drone

Tehran, IRNA — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that an enemy MQ-9 drone has been intercepted and destroyed over the Strait of Hormuz

IndependentMedia IndonesiaAug 31, 10:00 AM
Iran Also Attacks U.S. Military Facilities in Jordan

Iranian forces were reported to have attacked U.S. military positions in Jordan. The missile strike also targeted the Strait of Hormuz amid the escalation of the conflict since February.

IndependentMedia IndonesiaAug 31, 09:54 AM
Iran Claims Attack on Al Minhad Airbase in UAE with Dozens of Drones

Iran claimed the drone attack on the Al Minhad Airbase in the UAE as retaliation for the Larak Island incident. The UAE and the US have not provided official confirmation.

IndependentLentaAug 31, 09:45 AM
Iranian Army Strikes Al-Minhad Base in UAE
IndependentLibertateaAug 31, 09:44 AM
US resumes attacks in Iran after a month of calm: the strategically important island of Larak in Ormuz was hit, and Tehran promises retaliation

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a new critical threshold, following the US military conducting its first major aerial attacks on Iranian territory in the last month. The operation targeted sites on the island of Larak, a strategically significant location situated in the north of the Strait of Hormuz, the route through which a [...] passes

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 31, 09:44 AM
Iranian Drones Attack U.S. Base 'Al-Minhad' in UAE

The U.S. base 'Al-Minhad' in the UAE was attacked by Iranian drones. According to BR citing Tasnim, the attack was carried out in response to a U.S. drone strike on the island of Lark. "Dozens of drones were launched at targets at the 'Al-Minhad' base in the UAE, where helicopters and U.S. forces are stationed..."

WireMehr News AgencyAug 31, 09:42 AM
US-based Al-Muhannad Base in the Emirates Targeted by Iranian Missiles

The Islamic Republic of Iran's military targeted the location of drones and US forces at the Al-Muhannad base in the Emirates with drone attacks.

IndependentThe Irish TimesAug 31, 09:41 AM
Iran claims retaliatory attacks on US forces in UAE, Jordan - The Irish Times

Iran claims retaliatory attacks on US forces in UAE, Jordan  The Irish Times

IndependentIzvestiaAug 31, 09:32 AM
Iran attacks US base Al-Minad in UAE with drones

Iran attacked the US base Al-Minad in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with drones. This was reported on August 31 by the Tasnim news agency, citing the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). "The US base Al-Minad in the UAE became a target for military drones," the Telegram channel said. It is clarified that the Iranian side struck the location where US helicopters and troops are stationed at this base. As noted by the agency, Al-Minad is one of the most important centers for air support and the movement of foreign troops.

IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 31, 09:27 AM
US Strikes Iran - Tehran Launches Counterattacks Against US Bases and Ships

KISIR reported a combined attack using ballistic missiles and drones. It is also reported that a missile strike was launched against US ships in the Strait of Hormuz

IndependentinfobaeAug 31, 08:58 AM
Iranian regime claims it attacked a U.S. military installation in United Arab Emirates

In a statement released by state television, the Iranian military indicated that "it targeted areas where helicopters and U.S. personnel are stationed at Al Minhad base, using dozens of attack drones"

IndependentYeni ŞafakAug 31, 08:48 AM
Iran Announces It Has Shot Down an MQ-9 Type UAS Belonging to the United States in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran announced that it has shot down a U.S.-owned MQ-9 Reaper type unmanned aerial vehicle (UAS) in the Strait of Hormuz.

IndependentStraits TimesAug 31, 08:45 AM
Iran’s army says it attacked UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base with drones, state TV reports - The Straits Times

Iran’s army says it attacked UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base with drones, state TV reports  The Straits Times

WireReutersAug 31, 08:44 AM
Iran’s army says it attacked UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base with drones, state TV reports - Reuters

Iran’s army says it attacked UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base with drones, state TV reports  Reuters

IndependentNovinkyAug 31, 08:42 AM
Iran Fires Back at American Attacks on Larak by Shelling US Bases in Jordan

Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that they attacked US bases in Jordan as retaliation for the American attack on the Iranian rocket launch facilities on the island of Larak in the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan's armed forces subsequently informed agencies that they shot down eight missiles that entered the country's airspace.

IndependentHindustan TimesAug 31, 08:41 AM
Iran Launches Missiles At US Targets In Jordan, Triggering Fresh Escalation | Videos - Hindustan Times

Iran Launches Missiles At US Targets In Jordan, Triggering Fresh Escalation | Videos  Hindustan Times

IndependentWIONAug 31, 08:38 AM
Iran’s IRGC attacks US military targets in Jordan, claims destruction of fighter deployment sites - WION

Iran’s IRGC attacks US military targets in Jordan, claims destruction of fighter deployment sites  WION

IndependentCNNAug 31, 08:32 AM
Iran launches missiles at bases in Jordan after US attack - CNN

Iran launches missiles at bases in Jordan after US attack  CNN

IndependentMiddle East EyeAug 31, 08:31 AM
Iran’s army claims drone attacks on UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base - Middle East Eye

Iran’s army claims drone attacks on UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base  Middle East Eye

IndependentMiddle East EyeAug 31, 08:25 AM
Iran's IRGC says US MQ-9 drone downed over Hormuz Strait - Middle East Eye

Iran's IRGC says US MQ-9 drone downed over Hormuz Strait  Middle East Eye

IndependentIzvestiaAug 31, 08:23 AM
Iran Shoots Down American MQ-9 Drone Over the Strait of Hormuz

Forces of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) shot down an American reconnaissance-strike drone MQ-9 Reaper over the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported on August 31 by the IRGC press office. "A few minutes ago, the long-range American MQ-9 drone was shot down by IRGC surface-to-air missiles over the Strait of Hormuz," reports the IRGC statement via the Fars news agency in its Telegram channel. It is noted that after this, the drone fell into the waters of the Persian Gulf.

IndependentIdnesAug 31, 08:20 AM
Iran launched attacks on US bases in Jordan, country shot down eight missiles

Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that they launched attacks on US bases in Jordan in retaliation for the US attack on the launch facilities of Iranian missiles on the island of Larak in the Strait of Hormuz. Jordanian armed forces subsequently announced that they shot down eight missiles that entered the country's airspace.

StateXinhuaAug 31, 08:19 AM
Iran's IRGC says it shot down U.S. MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz -- media - Xinhua

Iran's IRGC says it shot down U.S. MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz -- media  Xinhua

IndependentJerusalem PostAug 31, 08:15 AM
Iran attacks UAE's Al Minhad air base with drones, IRGC says - report - The Jerusalem Post

Iran attacks UAE's Al Minhad air base with drones, IRGC says - report  The Jerusalem Post

IndependentAktualityAug 31, 08:14 AM
Iran launched ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan
IndependentThe IndependentAug 31, 07:53 AM
Iran-US war latest: Tehran strikes US bases in Jordan after Trump hits Larak Island in first attack in weeks

Trump shares AI footage of what he claims is Iran’s Kharg Island ‘being blown to smithereens’

IndependentEuronewsAug 31, 07:52 AM
Iran fires retaliatory strikes following US attacks on Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz

The US attacks on Iran are the first in around a month as the Trump administration had shifted its war objective to inflict maximum economic pain on Tehran. Washington says the strikes were aimed at preventing Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

IndependentJyllands-PostenAug 31, 07:44 AM
Iran Conducts Attacks on American Bases in Jordan

Two American bases in Jordan are targets of Iranian attacks, carried out as a response to attacks from the United States, says Iran.

WireAsia-PlusAug 31, 07:41 AM
US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites, Tehran Attacks US Bases

Iran launched a missile strike at US bases in Jordan after the US attack

PublicLithuanian National Radio and TelevisionAug 31, 07:28 AM
Iran Takes Retaliatory Actions Against US in Jordan in Response to First Monthly Attacks

Iran announced on Monday that it attacked US military targets in Jordan in response to the first attacks by Americans on its territory within the month.

IndependentLa PrensaAug 31, 06:49 AM
Iran Attacks U.S. Bases in Jordan as Retaliation for Bombing of Larak Island

According to the Revolutionary Guard, the attack by Washington, which represents the first against Iranian targets in over a month, left injured and casualties, without specifying the numbers.

IndependentHamshahriAug 31, 06:20 AM
Fory | Iranian Missiles Hit Targets; Jordan Confirmed

Following the missile and drone operation by the Guardians of the Revolution against US targets in Jordan, the Jordanian military and Western media confirmed the entry of missiles and the targeting of bases.

IndependentThairathAug 31, 06:09 AM
Iran Launches Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases in Jordan Following U.S. Attack on Larak Island - Thairath English

Iran Launches Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases in Jordan Following U.S. Attack on Larak Island Thairath English

Independent20 minutosAug 31, 05:37 AM
Iran Attacks U.S. Bases in Jordan as Retaliation for Bombing of Larak Island

Axios and Fox News report that the U.S. Army intercepted the attacks directed at Jordan.

WireAntaraAug 31, 05:29 AM
Iran attacks U.S. forces in Jordan

Iranian armed forces are reported to have launched an attack on U.S. military positions in Jordan, according to ...

IndependentLentaAug 31, 04:49 AM
Iran claims damage to US bases
IndependentRapplerAug 31, 04:16 AM
Iran responds, launches attacks on 2 US bases in Jordan

The US confirms its earlier strikes on Iranian launchers, marking the first American military action against Iran since late July, while Iran claims casualties from its missile attacks

WireMehr News AgencyAug 31, 04:05 AM
Jordan Admits Iranian Missiles Hit American Targets

Following the missile and drone operation by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against American targets in Jordan, the country's military and Western media confirmed the entry of missiles and the targeting of bases.

IndependentThe Times of IsraelAug 31, 03:46 AM
Jordanian army says it downed eight missiles, after Iran’s IRGC claims attack on US forces - The Times of Israel

Jordanian army says it downed eight missiles, after Iran’s IRGC claims attack on US forces The Times of Israel

IndependentEl ComercioAug 31, 03:43 AM
Iran Attacks U.S. Bases in Jordan as Retaliation for Bombing of Larak Island

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said it had attacked U.S. bases in Jordan, Al Azraq and Rey Hussein, with missiles and drones, causing "significant damage"

PublicNorwegian Broadcasting CorporationAug 31, 03:42 AM
Iran: - Attacked US military bases in Jordan

Iran claims to have attacked US military bases in Jordan as a response to the US attack on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz.

IndependentIzvestiaAug 31, 03:41 AM
KISAR stated that Iran struck two US airbases in Jordan

Iran struck two US airbases in Jordan in response to an attack on the island of Larak. This was reported on August 31 by the Nour News agency, citing the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (KISAR).

IndependentMiddle East EyeAug 31, 03:39 AM
Iran claims attacks on US infrastructure in Jordan - Middle East Eye

Iran claims attacks on US infrastructure in Jordan  Middle East Eye

IndependentThe Daily Prothom AloAug 31, 03:35 AM
Claim of Attack on U.S. Base in Jordan by Iran

Iran launched an attack targeting the location of U.S. military forces in Jordan in response to the U.S. attack on the island of Larak.

StateTASSAug 31, 03:34 AM
Iran’s IRGC reports destroying US fighter jet deployment sites in Jordan — Tasnim - tass.com

Iran’s IRGC reports destroying US fighter jet deployment sites in Jordan — Tasnim  tass.com

IndependentVGAug 31, 03:29 AM
Iran Claims to Have Attacked U.S. Targets in Jordan

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says they have attacked U.S. military targets in Jordan with ballistic missiles, reports Iranian state TV.

IndependentThe Times of IsraelAug 31, 03:27 AM
Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirm launching retaliatory missile attack on 2 US bases in Jordan - The Times of Israel

Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirm launching retaliatory missile attack on 2 US bases in Jordan The Times of Israel

IndependentinfobaeAug 31, 03:23 AM
Iran said it attacked U.S. military infrastructure in Jordan in retaliation for bombings on Larak Island

The Tehran regime claimed the projectiles hit maintenance facilities, technical infrastructure, and areas designated for the deployment of U.S. combat aircraft

IndependentUkrainska PravdaAug 31, 03:22 AM
Iran Attacks U.S. Bases in Jordan After U.S. Strikes - Fox News

According to media reports, Iran struck U.S. bases in Jordan in response to American attacks.

PublicNorwegian Broadcasting CorporationAug 31, 03:09 AM
Iran: Attack on American Military Bases in Jordan

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has attacked two American military bases in Jordan with ballistic missiles, according to state-controlled Iranian media. Reuters news agency reports this. The attack, according to Iran, is a response to what is claimed to be a US attack on an Iranian military facility on the Iranian island of Larak in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The Revolutionary Guard's attack 'targeted technical infrastructure, maintenance facilities and positions of enemy combat aircraft at the US-run airbases King Hussein and Al-Azraq in Jordan,' according to a statement, reports the news agency AFP.

WireReutersAug 31, 03:07 AM
Iran's IRGC says it launched attack on two US bases in Jordan - Reuters

Iran's IRGC says it launched attack on two US bases in Jordan  Reuters

IndependentThe Times of IsraelAug 31, 02:54 AM
Nearly all missiles reportedly intercepted as Iran targets US forces in Jordan - The Times of Israel

Nearly all missiles reportedly intercepted as Iran targets US forces in Jordan The Times of Israel

IndependentMiddle East EyeAug 31, 02:44 AM
Iran is attacking US forces in Jordan, Fox News reports, citing US source - Middle East Eye

Iran is attacking US forces in Jordan, Fox News reports, citing US source  Middle East Eye

WireReutersAug 31, 02:36 AM
Iran is attacking US forces in Jordan, Fox News reports, citing a US source - Reuters

Iran is attacking US forces in Jordan, Fox News reports, citing a US source  Reuters