Tehran's forces have carried out frequent missile and drone attacks in the Middle East since the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, raising renewed concerns about Washington's supply of the weapons needed to intercept them. Highlighting the issue, the US military said it shot down multiple ballistic missiles fired by Tehran in an "attempted surprise attack" this week, following a deadly Iranian strike on American troops in Jordan earlier this month.

Recent fighting has provided conditions for Tehran’s forces to launch more precision strikes across Gulf and Jordan

Iran fired a barrage of missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan after a pause in hostilities, though the U.S. claimed to have intercepted them.

US intercepts Iranian missiles amid escalating tensions, causing crude oil prices to surge as diplomatic efforts continue.