US Fighter Jets Damaged in Iranian Strike on Jordan Base
Multiple American military aircraft were damaged in a night attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, as conflicts in the region continue to escalate.
Following mutual military moves in the region, it has been reported that an Iranian attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan resulted in damage to some US military aircraft.
Night Raid on Base in Jordan
The night-time Iranian attack targeting the American base in Jordan increased military activity in the region and led to multiple warplanes sustaining damage.
Damage Sustained by Aircraft
It was stated that during the attack, an A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft took a direct hit on its wing, while approximately eight F-15 fighter jets suffered minor damage and were subsequently returned to service.
Operation of Air Defense Systems
It was reported that US forces fired more than thirty Patriot missiles to counter the Iranian attacks in Jordan, and the country's air defense network was also activated against incoming threats.
Mutual Military Moves
The damage experienced overnight occurred after the US struck five Iranian tankers, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that they carried out attacks on various targets, including the base in Jordan.
Strategic Bases in the Region
While the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base serves as a key center for operations, statements reflected in the Iranian press indicated that Al-Azraq base was also among the targeted bases.
Statements by the Jordanian Military
Jordanian military authorities reported that the air defense network detected and neutralized incoming munitions, and that the vast majority of identified ballistic missiles were destroyed.
Tehran's Conditions for Ending the War
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the war could end if Washington meets demands regarding Lebanon and Yemen, lifts freezes on assets, and abandons nuclear policies.
Statements from American Leadership
While US President Donald Trump argued that the clashes would end immediately after the mid-term elections in November, officials warned that the conflicts could last longer.