Pulse Briefing: Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles, US-Saudi strikes kill 20, Iran-Oman Strait Hormuz toll - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles as the US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint strikes killing 20 Iran-backed militia fighters in Iraq. Iran and Oman are exchanging proposals to manage the Strait of Hormuz while Houthis consider imposing Red Sea toll fees, driving oil prices up 5-6%. Five US states have agreed to accept nuclear waste in exchange for federal support for nuclear energy development. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.