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[INTERNATIONAL] · Jordan, Bahrain, Iran, United States · 45 sources

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Muwaffaq Salti Air Base struck by Iranian missiles, damaging US aircraft

Iranian ballistic missile strikes targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, causing significant damage to United States military aircraft. Reports indicate that an A-10 Thunderbolt II sustained severe damage, including the loss of a wing, while approximately eight F-15 fighter jets suffered light damage but have since returned to operational status. Jordanian air defenses successfully intercepted 18 of the 20 incoming missiles.

The strikes occurred following a US naval operation that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, an action taken in response to previous Iranian attempts to target US warships. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attack on the Jordanian base, as well as strikes against tankers and warships.

Additionally, the US Navy confirmed that Iranian strikes caused significant damage to the Fifth Fleet headquarters and related facilities in Bahrain. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao noted that the damage to the Bahrain facility has impacted the ability of US ships to utilize the port. The ongoing escalation has raised concerns regarding the depletion of US Patriot missile interceptor stockpiles in the region.

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CENTCOM · Fifth Fleet · Iran · Iran · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Jordan · Jordan Armed Forces · Jordanian Armed Forces · Muwaffaq Salti Air Base · United States · United States Air Force · United States Central Command

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