The New York Times reports that Iran caused damage to a large number of US Black Hawk helicopters in Jordan. Each helicopter is valued at an estimated $21 million. The extent of the damage and specific details have not been independently confirmed.
The New York Times reported Sunday morning that Iran has caused damage to a large number of US Black Hawk helicopters in Jordan. The report states each helicopter is valued at approximately $21 million. The specific number of damaged helicopters and the exact location have not been disclosed.
The report comes amid a series of recent incidents involving Iranian strikes on US military assets in the region. The Zioneer has previously reported on satellite images indicating damage to a US Navy base in Bahrain (June 26) and on Iranian claims of destroying a US radar in Kuwait (June 14), as well as missile launches toward US bases in Jordan. The US has conducted retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets.
The report has not been independently verified, and no official confirmation from the US military or Jordanian authorities has been issued.
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