The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday, July 29, edition that the United States military intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting American forces in the Middle East, disrupting efforts to resume negotiations. An Associated Press dispatch to The Globe reports that U.S. Central Command confirmed all missiles were successfully intercepted and that forces remain vigilant and ready. The U.S. and Iran had experienced a period of calm, during which neither announced attacks for days following weeks of escalation over the Strait of Hormuz. High gas prices from the continued closure of the strait are contributing to fears that Republicans are vulnerable in November's midterm elections. The House narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran last week sending another warning to President Donald Trump that reflects the war's unpopularity with many Americans. Mr. Trump has repeatedly backed away from threats to destroy infrastructure but told Fox News on Tuesday that Iran knows he'll "finish the job" if its leaders don't reach a deal to end the war. Saudi Arabia said earlier on Tuesday that it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day.