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Iran Claims Missile Strike on Jordan Air Base; Flight Tracking Shows Suspended Air Traffic
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Iran Claims Missile Strike on Jordan Air Base; Flight Tracking Shows Suspended Air Traffic

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on Jordan's Prince Hassan Air Base, calling it the first phase of retaliation.
  • The IRGC stated the attack targeted fuel depots and ammunition storage, occurring after US strikes on Iranian military sites and the interception of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Jordan reportedly suspended air traffic following the alleged attacks, though authorities had not officially confirmed the suspension or the strike itself.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for launching missiles and drones at Jordan's Prince Hassan Air Base, asserting it as the initial phase of retaliation against recent U.S. strikes on Iranian military installations. The IRGC statement alleged that the attack successfully targeted fuel depots and ammunition storage facilities at the base.

the attack targeted the air base, alleging that several fuel depots and ammunition storage facilities were set ablaze.

— IRGC statementDescribing the alleged impact of the missile and drone strike on Prince Hassan Air Base.

This alleged retaliation follows a series of escalating actions, including U.S. strikes on Iranian coastal military bases and Iran's interception of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC accused the intercepted vessels of disabling their tracking systems, engaging in illegal travel, and endangering navigation. The corps indicated that its retaliatory operations are ongoing and further details would be forthcoming.

Amidst these claims, flight-tracking services and social media reports suggested that Jordan had suspended air traffic. However, Jordanian authorities had not issued an immediate official statement to confirm either the reported suspension or the alleged strike. Neither Jordan nor the United States has provided independent verification or confirmation of the IRGC's claims.

the retaliation followed US attacks on Iranian coastal military bases after its naval forces intercepted two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the vessels of switching off their tracking systems, travelling illegally and endangering navigation.

— IRGC statementExplaining the justification and preceding events for the alleged attack on the Jordanian air base.

Regional tensions remain notably high due to the continuous exchange of attacks between U.S. and Iranian forces, creating a volatile security environment in the Middle East. The situation underscores the ongoing friction and potential for further escalation in the region.

its retaliatory operations are continuing and that further details would be announced in subsequent statements.

— IRGC statementIndicating that the actions against perceived adversaries are ongoing.
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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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