WASHINGTON(The COW News Digital) Iranian missile strikes reportedly damaged around eight US F-15 fighter jets at a military airbase in Jordan, according to a report citing American officials. No US personnel were reported killed in the attack.
The incident took place at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, a key facility used by the United States for military operations in the region. According to the report, the F-15 aircraft sustained minor damage but were subsequently returned to service.
An A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft was also reportedly hit during the attack. One of its wings was said to have suffered significant damage. Despite the reported damage to the aircraft, US officials indicated that there were no fatalities among American personnel.
The attack comes amid a sharp escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had previously claimed that it targeted the US military facility in Jordan with missiles.
Jordanian and US authorities said that a large number of incoming missiles were intercepted by air defense systems. The reported damage to US aircraft, however, highlights the continuing security risks facing American military installations across the Middle East.
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base has become an important hub for US air operations in the region, with various American military aircraft operating from the facility. Its strategic location makes it significant to US military activities in the Middle East.
The reported strike could further increase concerns about the vulnerability of American forces and military assets as the confrontation between Washington and Tehran intensifies.
The development also underscores the broader regional security implications of the conflict. Any further attacks on US facilities or American assets could increase the possibility of additional military responses and widen the scope of the confrontation.
While the reported damage to the F-15s and A-10 represents a significant development, the aircraft were not reported to have been destroyed. The available account also indicates that no American personnel were killed in the incident.
As tensions continue to rise, military bases hosting US forces across the region are expected to remain on heightened alert. Further developments could depend on whether Washington or Tehran takes additional military action following the reported strike.
