Jordan, Saudis & Egypt pulled into conflict & more | Military experts on Iran war

0 August 2, 2026 13:42

This week, President Donald Trump promised retribution after the US military said it intercepted a “surprise attack” by Iran on its forces, ending days of relative calm in the Middle East. Later, Saudi Arabian forces joined strikes against the Iran-allied Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq.

And a fire that broke out on two vessels, included one US-owned, at an Egyptian port Wednesday was caused by a drone, authorities said. If confirmed as a deliberate strike, it would mark the first time Egypt has been directly drawn into the regional conflict.

Retired military experts speak to CNN on this week’s developments from the Iran war.

0:00 Trump responds to Iran’s surprise attack in Jordan (July 29)
4:06 What new US strikes are targeting (July 30)
8:12 Egypt & Saudi Arabia pulled into the conflict (June 30)
13:27 US weapon stockpiles might be dwindling (July 31)

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