Iran reportedly launched a surprise attack on a US military base in Jordan overnight, according to a report. The claim follows earlier reports of ballistic missile strikes on a US base in Jordan at 01:21 Jerusalem time. No further details on the target or casualties have been confirmed.
Ballistic missile strikes on a US military base in Jordan were confirmed at 01:21 Jerusalem time Wednesday, according to a US official who reported that Iran launched at least four missiles in what was described as a 'major attack.' The strike marks the first direct Iranian missile fire against American forces since President Trump suspended strikes on Iran last Friday.
The Zioneer first reported the attack based on the US official's confirmation at 01:21 Jerusalem. At 01:41 Jerusalem, the desk published additional dispatches: security analyst Nitzan Shapira noted the significance of the attack following the suspension of US operations; Brent crude oil prices jumped in response; and a pro-Iranian channel claimed 3–6 missiles were launched with two impacts in Jordan. The thread thus shows a progression from an initial official confirmation to a broader set of reports and market reactions.
The strike is the latest in a series of Iranian retaliatory attacks against US bases across the region. As The Zioneer reported on July 15, 22, and 24, Iran has repeatedly targeted US installations in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq with ballistic missiles and drones, in response to US strikes on Iranian strategic infrastructure.
It remains unclear whether the pro-Iranian channel's claim of two impacts in Jordan is accurate, and no independent verification of casualties or damage has been reported.
6 developments
- StrongReports: Iranian forces repeatedly attack base in Jordan over 24 hours, deadly strike reported
- StrongUnverified Iranian reports claim 10–15 ballistic missiles fired at US bases in Jordan
- DevelopingSecurity analyst Yair Goldblatt notes 'absolute silence' from Iranian officials on reported fire at US base in Jordan
- StrongReports: Iran fires 10 ballistic missiles at base in Jordan
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