The conflict between Iran and the United States has intensified, with Iran claiming it carried out missile and drone attacks on US military aircraft stationed in Jordan.
According to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the strikes were part of the 14th phase of “Operation Nasr 2.” Iran said several American fighter jets and aerial refuelling aircraft were destroyed, while others were heavily damaged. However, the United States and Jordan have not confirmed these claims.
Jordan’s military said it intercepted and shot down three Iranian missiles over its territory before they could cause any damage or casualties. The latest developments came after the United States launched another round of airstrikes on Iranian military targets for the sixth straight night. The US said the attacks were aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities by targeting air defence systems, surveillance equipment and military infrastructure.
Iran, however, accused the US of attacking civilian facilities, claiming that several people were killed and hundreds were injured in the recent strikes. Iran also claimed it targeted US-linked military sites in Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Syria, but these claims have not been independently verified.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. Continued fighting in the region has raised concerns over global oil supplies and energy prices. As the conflict continues, China and Pakistan have urged both the United States and Iran to stop military action and return to diplomatic talks to avoid a wider regional war.
