Iranian missiles damaged U.S. warplanes at a Jordan air base, including an A-10 and several F-15s, as the conflict with Tehran escalates.
WASHINGTON — Iranian missiles damaged multiple U.S. military aircraft during an overnight strike on an American-used air base in Jordan, according to a senior U.S. official and reports emerging from the escalating conflict between Washington and Tehran.
The attack targeted Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, where U.S. military forces operate alongside Jordanian forces. One A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly known as the Warthog, sustained significant damage, while roughly eight F-15 fighter jets suffered lighter damage and were returned to service, according to reports cited by Reuters.
A-10 among aircraft damaged in Iranian strike
The A-10 was reportedly struck hard enough to lose a wing, underscoring the scale of the damage from the Iranian missile attack.
The F-15s sustained less severe damage, and officials said the aircraft were subsequently placed back into service. The full extent of the damage to other equipment and facilities at the base was not immediately clear.
The strike marks one of the most direct reported attacks on U.S. military aircraft in Jordan during the latest escalation between the United States and Iran.
Iran targets key US military hub in Jordan
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base has become an important hub for U.S. military operations in the region. Jordan hosts American forces at multiple installations under a long-standing defense partnership, and the air base has played a key role in supporting operations connected to the conflict with Iran.
The latest attack came amid a broader Iranian missile salvo directed at U.S. forces in Jordan. Iranian strikes against American targets in the region have intensified as fighting continues around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Jordanian authorities said earlier that air defenses intercepted many of the incoming projectiles, but some missiles still reached their intended targets or landed inside the country. The reported aircraft damage indicates that at least part of the barrage penetrated defenses around the military installation.
Tensions rise as US-Iran conflict escalates
The attack followed another sharp escalation in the conflict after the U.S. military carried out strikes against Iranian oil tankers, according to reports on the latest fighting.
Iran subsequently claimed attacks against vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles toward U.S. military positions, adding to growing concerns that the conflict could expand further across the Middle East.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran has recently shown a greater willingness to directly target American military assets, including U.S. warships and forces stationed in Jordan. U.S. officials have expressed concern about the growing threat posed by Iranian missile capabilities as the confrontation continues.
Damage highlights risks to US forces
The reported damage to the A-10 and F-15s highlights the vulnerability of U.S. military assets stationed across the region as Iran continues to target American positions.
Jordan’s close security relationship with Washington has made the kingdom an increasingly important base for U.S. operations but has also exposed the country to repeated missile and drone threats during the conflict.
No immediate information was released about possible casualties from the latest strike.
As damage assessments continue, the attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is likely to raise further questions about the security of U.S. military installations and aircraft operating within range of Iranian missiles.
With both sides continuing military operations and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remaining high, the strike in Jordan signals another potentially dangerous escalation in a conflict that is increasingly drawing military assets across the region into the confrontation.
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