A US official told i24NEWS that Iran launched ballistic missiles at a US military base in Jordan, describing the barrage as a 'major attack'. The confirmation came despite reports of diplomatic progress. The base targeted was Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, according to earlier reports.
Overnight and into Wednesday morning, a US official confirmed to i24NEWS that Iran launched ballistic missiles at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, describing the barrage as a 'major attack.' The confirmation, reported at 11:57 Jerusalem, follows a series of reports that began in the early hours of Wednesday.
The first reports of the strike emerged around 01:21 Jerusalem, with The Zioneer reporting that Iranian ballistic missiles had struck the US base. At 03:43 Jerusalem, Israeli commentator Dr. Guy Bechor stated that Iran had bombed the main US base in Jordan. Then, at 06:27 Jerusalem, a flurry of updates unfolded: Jordan's military announced it had intercepted five missiles; U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that all missiles were intercepted; the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility, stating it had targeted the US command center; and a US official told the Jerusalem Post that at least four ballistic missiles were launched in a 'large attack.' The IRGC subsequently issued an official statement claiming the launch.
The attack marks a sharp escalation in the direct US-Iran confrontation, coming after a period of relative quiet since President Donald Trump suspended US strikes on Iran earlier this month. As The Zioneer reported on July 12, Jordan has been a key arena for the conflict, with earlier ballistic missile barrages targeting US assets. The Omani offer regarding the Strait of Hormuz remains in the diplomatic backdrop.
No details on casualties, damage, or whether any missiles reached the base have been confirmed. The situation remains fluid.
8 developments
- ConfirmedIRGC fires at least 11 solid-fuel missiles at US base in Jordan
- DevelopingIRGC releases footage of retaliatory missiles fired toward Bahrain and Kuwait
- DevelopingIRGC releases new footage of missile launches toward Gulf states
- StrongIRGC calls on Jordanians to expel US forces, claims ballistic missile strike on airbase
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