Iran claims attacks on US infrastructure in Jordan
Iran claims attacks on US infrastructure in Jordan Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that it carried out strikes on US infrastructure at the King Hussein and al-Azraq bases in Jordan. The IRGC indicated that the ballistic missiles were launched in response to US forces attacking Iran's Larak island "The [IRGC] warned that aggression and crime will not solve the enemy's…
Iran reportedly launched a ballistic missile attack against a US military base in Jordan, following American forces' strikes on Iranian launchers on Larak Island. The missile barrage, which occurred on August 31, 2023, may signify a significant escalation of the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Video footage reportedly shows multiple Patriot interceptors being launched over Jordan in response to the Iranian missile strike.
The targeted base, Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, is a crucial Jordanian air installation that accommodates US forces. Jordan, US Central Command, and Iran have yet to officially confirm the latest reported attack. The number of missiles, interceptions, casualties, and damage remain unclear at this point. Earlier reports indicate that Jordanian air defenses neutralized five Iranian missiles and two drones within the past 24 hours.
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