CBS: 9 US Fighter Jets Damaged in Iranian Strike on Jordan Base, A-10 Loses Wing

Damage Assessment at Muwaffaq Salti

Fresh details regarding the impact of the Iranian missile barrage on Tuesday night suggest a more significant penetration of regional air defenses than initially reported. According to CBS and reports reviewed by The Zioneer, the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (MSAB) in Jordan sustained direct hits that affected several high-value American air assets. The most severe damage reported was to an A-10 Thunderbolt II, which allegedly lost one of its wings in the strike. Additionally, eight F-15 fighter jets were listed as lightly damaged, though reports indicate they have already been returned to operational status.

This update follows earlier assessments of the Tuesday night attack, in which Iran launched a salvo of 20 ballistic missiles from 12 different locations across its territory. While Jordanian and U.S. officials initially emphasized a high interception rate—claiming 18 of the 20 projectiles were neutralized—the emerging evidence of aircraft damage suggests that the missiles which breached the perimeter targeted critical infrastructure, including hangars and aircraft deployment zones.

Context of the Escalation

The strike on the Jordanian base is part of a direct kinetic confrontation between Tehran and Washington that intensified after the U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. As The Zioneer has documented in recent months, Muwaffaq Salti has become a recurring target for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Previous incidents in June and July 2026 also saw reports of damage to hangars and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the site, highlighting the base's role as a primary friction point in the regional conflict.

Strategic Implications

The confirmed damage to U.S. air assets underscores the persistent threat posed by Iran's ballistic missile arsenal, even against heavily defended coalition hubs. While the F-15s were quickly repaired, the loss of a wing on an A-10 indicates a high-energy impact within the base perimeter. Observers are now monitoring for a potential American response to this specific damage, as the Trump administration continues its "Maximum Pressure" campaign and "Operation Economic Fury" against the Iranian regime. The Zioneer will continue to follow official updates as the full extent of the damage is verified.