US Aircraft Damaged After Iran Strikes Jordan Air Base: Report
Multiple U.S. military aircraft sustained damage following an overnight Iranian ballistic missile strike targeting the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, according to a CBS News report. The strike near Al Azraq marks a sharp escalation in direct military engagements between Washington and Tehran.
Multiple US military aircraft were damaged after Iran launched an overnight strike targeting the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, according to reports. The attack reportedly caused severe damage to at least one A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft, while several F-15 fighter jets sustained lighter damage and were later returned to service.
A-10 Reportedly Loses Wing in Strike
According to a report citing CBS News, an A-10 Thunderbolt, commonly known as the Warthog, was among the aircraft hit during the Iranian attack on the air base. The aircraft reportedly suffered significant damage, including the loss of a wing. Around eight F-15 fighter jets also sustained light damage in the strike, though they were subsequently returned to service. Donald Trump Says Iran War To End After US Midterm Elections.
Iran Strikes Jordan Air Base
Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan last night damaged several American aircraft -CBS
Roughly eight F-15s suffered light damage and one A-10 was severely damaged, losing a wing. pic.twitter.com/DQydfG4WYH
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Iran Targets US Base in Jordan
The strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base came amid a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. Iran launched attacks on the US base in Jordan following US military action against Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Jordanian air defences reportedly intercepted most of the missiles targeting the country, while US officials earlier said there were no American personnel casualties in the attack.
Conflict Expands Across the Region
The latest attack is part of a broader escalation that has also affected shipping near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Iran has claimed attacks on multiple vessels in the region, while the US has continued military operations against Iranian targets. The growing conflict has disrupted energy supplies and pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel. Donald Trump Warns US Could Strike Iran’s Deeply Buried ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ Nuclear Facility.
Damage Highlights Risks to US Military Assets
The reported aircraft damage underscores the risks faced by US military forces and assets deployed across the Middle East as the conflict continues.
While the damaged F-15 jets have reportedly returned to service, the extent of the overall damage at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and the potential impact on future military operations remain unclear. Neither the US military nor Iranian authorities had immediately released a detailed official assessment of the reported aircraft losses.
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