Iranian Ballistic Missiles Hit US Aircraft at Jordanian Air Base
Multiple U.S. fighter jets were hit during an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Wednesday on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. It was estimated that 20 missiles in all were fired on the base.
TL;DR
- An Iranian ballistic missile attack targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
- Approximately 20 missiles were fired, damaging multiple U.S. fighter jets.
- Eight F-15 jets sustained light damage, while one A-10 Thunderbolt II lost a wing.
- The attack is considered the first to cause significant damage to U.S. aircraft.
- This incident followed the U.S. sinking of five Iranian tankers.
- U.S. forces responded by launching over 30 Patriot missiles at Iranian targets.
- The increased military operations have caused oil prices to surge.