IRGC strikes US base in Jordan, claims destruction of three F-35s
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it hit the US-operated al-Azraq air base in Jordan with ballistic missiles, destroying three F-35 fighter jets and damaging three more. Washington did not immediately confirm the claim, while Jordan's military reported intercepting several rockets. Tehran called the attack retaliation for overnight US airstrikes.
The IRGC Claim
The IRGC announced a ballistic missile strike on the al-Azraq air base, asserting three fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets were destroyed and three others suffered serious damage. The corps also reported the deaths of several US military personnel, without specifying a number. The statement offered no evidence beyond the announcement itself, and independent verification remains absent. Al-Azraq, a key hub for US-led coalition operations, is one of several Jordanian bases used by American forces.
International Reactions
Jordan's military said it intercepted several rockets during the attack, but did not confirm any ground impacts or casualties. US officials have not issued a formal response, and Pentagon spokespeople did not immediately comment. Iran's mission to the United Nations framed the strike as reciprocal, linking it directly to overnight US airstrikes on Iranian-linked positions. No Western government has endorsed or rejected the IRGC's version of events.
What's Next
The US Central Command is expected to release a statement on the reported base attack within hours. It remains unclear whether the IRGC's claims of destroyed aircraft can be substantiated, while regional observers warn the exchange sharpens the risk of a broader cycle of retaliation.
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IRGC strikes US base in Jordan, claims destruction of three F-35s
