Several US War Planes Damaged In Iranian Strike On Jordan: Report
Reports indicate that several US military aircraft were damaged during an Iranian missile strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The attack follows a series of escalations between the US and Iran, including the sinking of Iranian tankers.
Why it matters
This represents a significant military escalation in the Middle East, potentially impacting regional stability and US foreign policy.
Several US military aircraft have suffered damage in an overnight Iranian attack at an American air base in Jordan, according to a CBS report. One A-10 Thunderbolt, known as the Warthog, was struck and left with a missing wing, while roughly eight F-15s sustained light damage and were placed back into service during the Iranian strike at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, CBS reporter Jennifer Jacobs said in a post on X."American forces in Jordan launched more than 30 Patriot missiles defending against the Iranian strikes. The overnight damage came after the US attacked five Iranian tankers in retaliation for Iran targeting a US Navy warship. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed they launched attacks at eight tankers and two warships, including the base in Jordan," she wrote.News: Multiple American military aircraft suffered damage in strikes overnight on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, sources told @JimLaPorta and me.
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