The U.S. started attacking Iran today around 8 PM in response to Iran repeatedly attacking U.S. forces in the Middle East, according to the U.S. Central Command. U.S. forces began launching strikes against Iran at 8 p.m. — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 30, 2026. CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran. Pray for the troops tonight 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/fZ5cXeU3Py — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 29, 2026U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that U.S. forces began conducting strikes against Iran in response to yesterday's attempted ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan.