The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force announced that it launched several ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan, according to the IRGC. No details on impact, casualties, or the target base have been provided.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) formally claimed responsibility for the ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan, stating it targeted the American command center in response to what it called "aggressive actions." The claim, issued by the IRGC Aerospace Force, follows a sequence of events early Wednesday morning in which Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Jordan, marking the first such attack after six quiet nights in the US-Iran confrontation.
At 06:27 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported the initial launch of missiles toward Jordan. Jordan's military then announced it had intercepted five missiles. Subsequent reports indicated a renewed launch, and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that Iran's IRGC had launched an attempted surprise attack, with all missiles intercepted. The IRGC subsequently claimed responsibility, and a U.S. official characterized the barrage as a "large attack" of at least four ballistic missiles, according to the Jerusalem Post.
The attack comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. The U.S. maintains military installations in Jordan, and the attempted strike follows a period of relative calm in the ongoing confrontation. The IRGC, designated a terrorist organization by the U.S., has previously threatened to target American forces in the region.
There are no reports of casualties or damage at the target base. The specific base, identified in reports as the Muwaffaq Salti air base, was the stated target, but the IRGC's claim of striking the command center remains unverified. U.S. and Jordanian sources have confirmed that all missiles were intercepted, with no impact on the base.
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