Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
Summary
Iran launched attacks on a U.S. military base in Jordan, damaging multiple American aircraft, including one A-10 attack plane that lost a wing. These strikes followed U.S. attacks on Iranian-linked tankers, and no U.S. personnel were reported dead. President Trump said the conflict may end after the U.S. midterm elections but ruled out near-term negotiations with Iran.Key Facts
- Iranian forces attacked the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan overnight, damaging several U.S. military aircraft.
- One A-10 Thunderbolt attack plane was heavily damaged, losing a wing.
- About eight F-15 fighter jets received light damage but were returned to service.
- No U.S. casualties were reported from the strikes on the Jordanian base.
- The attacks came after the U.S. struck five Iranian tankers in retaliation for Iran targeting a U.S. Navy warship.
- More than 30 U.S. Patriot missile defenses were launched in response to Iranian strikes in Jordan.
- President Trump stated the war might end right after the midterm elections and said he is not currently seeking talks with Iran.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it attacked eight tankers and two warships, including the base in Jordan.
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