Multiple US military aircraft sustained damage after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Reports indicate that an American A-10 Thunderbolt suffered significant damage, including a missing wing, while approximately eight F-15 fighter jets sustained minor damage before returning to service. US forces reportedly deployed over 30 Patriot missiles to intercept the incoming barrage.
Jordanian authorities stated that their air defenses successfully intercepted 18 of the 20 missiles fired toward the country, with the remaining two landing in unpopulated areas without causing casualties. The strike followed a US military operation that targeted five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. President Donald Trump confirmed the US role in the tanker strikes and warned of further military actions.
This escalation has heightened concerns regarding regional energy supplies and shipping routes, contributing to a rise in Brent crude prices. The attack occurred amid broader regional tensions, including concurrent strikes by Iranian-backed Houthi forces against Saudi cities. President Trump suggested that the conflict with Iran would likely conclude following the upcoming US midterm elections.
