US-Iran war: US aircraft, ‘Warthog’ and F-15s, suffer damage in overnight Iranian strikes in Jordan, says report
US military aircraft stationed in Jordan reportedly sustained damage during an overnight strike by Iranian forces. The incident follows a series of retaliatory actions between the US and Iran involving naval vessels and regional military bases.
Why it matters
This escalation marks a significant increase in direct military friction between the US and Iran, raising concerns about broader regional conflict in the Middle East.
Multiple American military aircraft suffered damage in Iranian strikes overnight on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, CBS reporter Jennifer Jacobs cited sources as saying on Wednesday on X.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, she added.She said, “American forces in Jordan launched more than 30 Patriots missiles defending against the Iranian strikes.”The purported "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 (IRGC) claimed they launched attacks at eight tankers and two warships, including the base in Jordan.On Wednesday, the US Central Command said that no US Navy warship was struck, and that "all IRGC attempted attacks failed."It added, “US forces have successfully destroyed 10 Iranian tankers in just the last…
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