Iran Claims to Have Destroyed Multiple U.S. Military Aircraft Deployed in Jordan

Source: Global Times
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On the 17th local time, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement saying that on the evening of the 16th, the U.S. military used its base in Jordan to attack non-military targets in southern Iran, including several bridges, residential areas, and a water pumping station located in Abbas Port. In response, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard launched attacks in two phases using multiple ballistic missiles and several drones against U.S. fighter jets and refueling aircraft deployed in Jordan. The operation destroyed several U.S. refueling aircraft and fighter jets, causing significant damage to many military aircraft. (Reporter Wei Ran, CCTV)

Classification
Region
West Asia, Africa
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
multiple aircraft
Activity
Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacked U.S. military aircraft
Location
Jordan · Abbas Port
Unit
Iranian Revolutionary Guard
Time
on the night of the 16th
Equipment
ballistic missilesdronesfighter jetsrefueling aircraft
Summary

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacked U.S. military aircraft deployed in Jordan on the night of the 16th, claiming to have destroyed multiple fighter jets and refueling aircraft. This action was a response to U.S. airstrikes on non-military targets in southern Iran, including bridges and residential areas. The operation involved the use of ballistic missiles and drones.

Key Facts
  • Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have destroyed multiple U.S. military aircraft in Jordan.
  • The attack was in response to U.S. strikes on non-military targets in Iran.
  • The U.S. strikes targeted bridges, residential areas, and a water pump station in Abbas Port.