US suffered major aircraft losses after Iran strike on Jordan base: Report
A report indicates that US military aircraft, including an A-10 Thunderbolt and several F-15s, sustained damage during an Iranian ballistic missile strike on a base in Jordan. The attack occurred amid escalating tensions following US operations against Iranian oil tankers.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in direct military friction between the US and Iran, with potential implications for regional stability in the Middle East.
Multiple US military aircraft were damaged after Iran launched a ballistic missile strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, with one American A-10 Thunderbolt reportedly left with a missing wing, CBS News reported, citing sources.The overnight Iranian attack targeted the US military presence at the base near Al Azraq as Tehran and Washington resumed exchanging fire following weeks of relative calm. According to CBS News, roughly eight US F-15 fighter jets also sustained light damage but were subsequently returned to service.American forces deployed more than 30 Patriot missiles in an effort to defend against the Iranian attack, according to the report.Video footage circulating online showed repeated explosions over what was identified as the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base.
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