Iran rejected a compromise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launched a surprise attack against American forces in Jordan. But Iran rejected the proposal, insisting that it manages most international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Razieh Poudat/ISNA/AP Young men ride motorcycles along the shore of the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, July 27, 2026. This was the fifth Iranian attack against Jordan in less than two weeks, including a July 17 missile attack that killed three U.S. Army soldiers. Until now, the Saudi government had refused to join the U.S.-led war, insisting on diplomacy and continued dialogue with Iran.