Iran's July 28 ballistic missile attack on U.S. bases in Jordan may have marked a shift in Tehran's strategy. The attack appeared to be the first time Iran initiated a strike on U.S. forces rather than respond directly to American attacks. The strike, which was followed by U.S.-Saudi attacks on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, has heightened fears of a broader regional war:
Iran's leadership claims it is fighting a war of resistance and frames its actions as purely defensive. However, the attack on Jordan, where three American soldiers were killed this month, could mark a shift in strategy:
U.S. President Donald Trump angrily warned Iran that U.S. forces will strike back. Iran's attack broke a lull in fighting since July 24, during which the United States had conducted daily air strikes on Iran:
The renewed fighting effectively ended an interim peace deal signed in June. Experts suggest that this attack could signal a major change in Iran's military strategy, with Tehran now appearing ready to carry out preemptive strikes to deter Washington:
