The Jordanian air force is operating intensively over the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in eastern Jordan, reportedly due to concerns that the facility may be targeted by Iranian drones, according to a security report. The base, a key hub for U.S. and coalition operations, has been a frequent target of Iranian strikes since June 2026.
The Jordanian air force has intensified flight operations over the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (also known as Al-Azraq) in eastern Jordan, according to a security monitoring report. The activity comes amid concerns that the strategic base, which hosts U.S. Air Force assets and serves as a major command-and-control hub for coalition operations in the Levant, may be targeted by Iranian drones.
The base has been a recurring target of Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes since the direct kinetic confrontation between the United States and Iran escalated in June 2026. As The Zioneer has documented, previous Iranian strikes have caused confirmed damage to infrastructure at the facility, including hangar areas and support structures. Iran has repeatedly claimed strikes on the base, though some claims remain unverified.
The current Jordanian air force activity appears to be a defensive posture, with aircraft patrolling the airspace over the base to detect and potentially intercept hostile drones. No incursions have been reported at this time.
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