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Iran Missiles Strike Jordanian Air Base, Damage US Jets
10 Sep
Summary
- Jordan's air defenses engaged 20 ballistic missiles from Iran.
- US aircraft, including an A-10 and F-15s, sustained damage.
- No American casualties reported from the overnight strike.
Jordanian air defenses successfully engaged and destroyed 18 out of 20 ballistic missiles launched from Iran during an overnight attack. Two missiles landed in unpopulated areas without causing casualties. The strikes targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, which hosts both US and Royal Jordanian Air Force personnel.
Multiple US military aircraft sustained damage in the barrage. An A-10 Thunderbolt was struck, losing a wing, while approximately eight F-15 fighter jets suffered minor damage before being returned to service. No American personnel were reported injured in the incident.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility, stating they targeted maintenance facilities, aircraft deployment areas, and shelters at the base. This attack occurred shortly after US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.
The exchange represents a significant escalation in regional tensions, particularly concerning US bases. US forces reportedly deployed over 30 Patriot interceptor missiles, raising concerns about depleting munitions stocks. The Muwaffaq Salti Air Base has been a frequent target of Iranian fire in recent months.
