US official confirms American aircraft damaged in Iran’s Jordan base attack

A US official has confirmed that multiple American military aircraft were damaged during an Iranian missile strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan this week.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official told Reuters that one A-10 aircraft was left with a missing wing, while about eight F-15s sustained light damage and have since been returned to service. The official also confirmed that around 30 Patriot interceptor missiles were fired to counter the attack.

The source clarified that the US strike on five Iranian oil carriers, which prompted the Iranian retaliation, was itself a response to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeting a US Navy warship. The report also highlighted growing concerns over the US military's inventory of air defense missiles, with one think tank estimating that 65% of US Patriot interceptors have been expended since the conflict began in February.

New reports emerging on September 10 claim the Iranian missile attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan may have caused financial losses to the US amounting to approximately $500 million. This figure has not been officially confirmed.

New reports are emerging that claim as many as 18 US aircraft were destroyed in the Iranian ballistic missile attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on September 8. The claims, which have circulated following the attack, suggest a significantly higher level of damage than previously confirmed.

These figures have not been independently verified and represent a substantial increase from earlier reports, which stated that one A-10 Thunderbolt II was severely damaged and eight F-15E Strike Eagle jets sustained lighter damage. Official confirmation on the new claims is awaited.

New details have emerged regarding the damage sustained by US military aircraft during an Iranian ballistic missile attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on September 8. According to reports, an A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as a “Warthog,” suffered severe damage to its wing.

Additionally, approximately eight F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets sustained lighter damage but were reportedly considered serviceable and returned to duty. The attack, which Iran's IRGC claimed was in retaliation for a US strike on five Iranian tankers, was met with a significant defensive response, with reports indicating over 30 Patriot interceptor missiles were fired. No US personnel were reported killed in the attack.

New reports on Thursday, September 10, suggest that the recent Iranian missile strikes on a US air base in Jordan resulted in damage to several American military aircraft. This information follows earlier statements from a US official who had described the attacks as "ineffective."

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Iran's recent missile attacks on Jordan, according to reports on September 9. The condemnation adds a new diplomatic dimension to the escalating conflict between Tehran and Washington.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a new, strongly-worded warning to the United States on September 9, with some reports characterizing the statement as a "declaration of war." This comes amid a series of retaliatory missile strikes claimed by Iran against US targets in the Middle East.

Further reports on September 9 indicated that Iranian strikes targeted two U.S. warships and two oil tankers. The details of the engagement and any resulting damage have not yet been independently confirmed.

Separately, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a new warning to the United States, stating that "harsh punishment awaits."

Reports on September 9 indicate that the United States and Iran have resumed attacks on each other, further escalating regional tensions. Specific details of the latest actions have not yet been confirmed.

Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.

Following US strikes on its oil tankers, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched retaliatory attacks, including firing ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan and targeting multiple vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Tehran in response, telling reporters, "for every time they do that or try to do that, they’re going to lose tankers."

While the IRGC claimed its strikes on the Al-Azraq base in Jordan caused heavy damage, a US official stated the attack was "ineffective" and all American troops were accounted for. Jordanian officials said their air defences intercepted 18 of 20 missiles fired from Iran.

The IRGC also claimed it attacked 10 ships on Wednesday, including two US vessels and eight oil tankers, in the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, a maritime security source reported a liquefied natural gas tanker was damaged in the Emirati port of Khor Fakkan, though it was not immediately clear who was responsible. The escalating conflict has pushed Brent crude oil prices near $100 a barrel.