Iran launched a barrage of 5–6 ballistic missiles from Lorestan province toward the Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan overnight, according to the Abu Ali Express outlet. The US military said all missiles were intercepted, and Jordan reported five successful interceptions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the strike, stating it targeted the US command center in response to "aggressive actions." The attack comes after six quiet nights in the US-Iran confrontation.
The overnight strike marks a renewed escalation in the direct US-Iran confrontation after a six-day lull. According to the Abu Ali Express outlet, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched 5–6 ballistic missiles from Lorestan province in western Iran toward the Muwaffaq Salti air base (also known as Al-Azraq) in eastern Jordan. The US military confirmed that all missiles were intercepted, while Jordan reported five successful interceptions. The IRGC later claimed responsibility, stating that the strike targeted the US command center in response to "aggressive actions" and vowing continued resistance as long as American operations continue.
The attack unfolded in a sequence of reports early Wednesday morning. At 06:27 Jerusalem, The Zioneer's initial reports described an attempted surprise attack. Jordan's military then announced it had intercepted five missiles. Shortly after, reports of a renewed launch emerged, and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the IRGC had launched several ballistic missiles in an apparent surprise attack, with all intercepted. The IRGC's claim of responsibility represents the latest development in the overnight events.
The Muwaffaq Salti base has been a recurring target for Iranian ballistic missile barrages throughout July 2026. As The Zioneer reported, on July 22, CENTCOM confirmed a separate surprise attack that was also fully intercepted. Earlier, on July 9, the IRGC claimed a 10-missile strike on the same base, which Jordanian sources reported intercepting eight. The base serves as a key US operational hub in eastern Jordan and has been a focal point of the direct confrontation following the collapse of the Islamabad memorandum.
No casualties or damage have been reported from the overnight strike. The IRGC's official claim marks the first time the group has formally taken responsibility for an attack in this confrontation, which had previously been attributed by US officials but not acknowledged by Tehran.
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- StrongIRGC calls on Jordanians to expel US forces, claims ballistic missile strike on airbase
- StrongIRGC confirms missile strikes targeting Jordan, threatens escalation
- StrongUnverified Iranian reports claim 10–15 ballistic missiles fired at US bases in Jordan
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