IRGC says it struck US base in Jordan, destroying three F-35s
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched ballistic missiles at the U.S. Al-Azraq airbase in Jordan early Thursday, destroying three F-35 fighter jets and killing several American service members. The attack was claimed as retaliation for overnight U.S. strikes on dozens of targets across Iran. The Pentagon has yet to comment on the reported attack.
The IRGC's Claim
In a statement carried by Iranian state broadcaster, the IRGC said it targeted a parking area and maintenance hangar for U.S. F-35s at Al-Azraq. The attack, involving several ballistic missiles, completely destroyed three F-35s and seriously damaged three more, according to the statement. The IRGC said the strike killed an unspecified number of American troops and described it as helping to "liberate the Islamic land of Jordan from the oppression of American occupiers."
U.S. Strikes on Iran
Earlier, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American forces had completed a wave of strikes against Iran overnight, hitting dozens of targets. Those targets included military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance posts, and maritime assets, CENTCOM said. The U.S. strikes were described as "another round" in an ongoing campaign, though CENTCOM did not immediately link them to the IRGC's claimed retaliation.
What's Next
The Pentagon is expected to address the claimed attack on Al-Azraq in the coming hours. With no independent verification, the scale of the reported losses remains unclear and could escalate tensions further.
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IRGC says it struck US base in Jordan, destroying three F-35s
