Iran attacked a US military base in Jordan overnight, according to The Zioneer Intelligence Desk. Interceptions were reported in the skies over Jordan during the attack. No details on casualties or damage are yet available.
Overnight, Iran launched a ballistic missile attack targeting US military installations in Jordan, with interceptions reported over the kingdom. According to the evolving reports tracked by The Zioneer, initial estimates indicated over 30 missiles, later refined to 20. Jordan's military confirmed that its air defenses intercepted 18 of the missiles, with two landing in unpopulated areas and no casualties reported. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility, stating the attack was retaliation for US strikes on Iranian oil tankers, and later confirmed it targeted the Muwaffaq Salti and Prince Hassan military bases.
The sequence of reports unfolded rapidly at 00:33 Jerusalem time. The Zioneer first reported approximately 40 ballistic missiles launched, the largest Iranian attack since April. Within the same minute, reports clarified the target was US bases in Jordan, with the IRGC claiming a major attack. Jordanian authorities then confirmed 18 interceptions out of 20 missiles, and Iran subsequently named the two bases struck. The corroboration evolved from unverified claims to official statements from both Jordan's military and Iran's IRGC.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, Jordan has become a central front in the US-Iran confrontation. On July 29, a US official described a 'major attack' on a US military base in Jordan. On September 4, interceptions were sighted over the Sea of Galilee during a similar Iranian missile barrage. The Muwaffaq Salti Air Base has been a repeated target of Iranian strikes throughout 2026, as documented in The Zioneer's coverage.
The full extent of damage or casualties at the targeted bases remains unconfirmed. No official statement from the Pentagon or Jordanian authorities has been released regarding the outcome of the attack. The Zioneer is monitoring for further updates.
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