Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it hit fuel tanks and ammunition depots at a base in Jordan with missiles and drones, describing the attack as the first phase of retaliation for US strikes overnight. The claim is unverified by independent sources.
At 04:38 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported initial accounts of Iran firing missiles at a Jordanian base, triggering sirens. Minutes later, the IRGC claimed it struck the Prince Hassan airbase, setting fire to fuel and ammunition depots using missiles and drones. The IRGC described the operation as part of the 'first phase' of retaliation for US airstrikes on Iranian coastal positions. Now, at 05:25 Jerusalem, the IRGC has issued a statement explicitly labeling the strike as the 'first phase,' doubling down on the retaliatory framing.
The Zioneer's reporting has tracked the evolution of this claim. The initial reports at 04:38 Jerusalem were based on unconfirmed accounts of missile fire. By the same time, the IRGC's own statement provided a specific target and damage assessment, but remained unverified. A subsequent bulletin at 05:21 Jerusalem reiterated the IRGC claim without independent confirmation. The corroboration has not progressed beyond the IRGC's own assertions.
The Zioneer has previously reported on a pattern of IRGC claims of strikes on US bases in the region. On Jun 11, the IRGC claimed it struck five military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. On Jun 10, the IRGC released footage of missiles launched toward the Muwaffaq al Salti base. All these claims have remained unverified by independent sources.
It remains unclear whether the Prince Hassan airbase was actually hit, what damage, if any, occurred, and whether Jordanian or US forces have confirmed the attack. No independent evidence has been provided.
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