TEHRAN June 10, 2026 — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for launching ballistic missiles targeting the US-affiliated Al-Azraq Air Base (also known as Muwaffaq Salti Air Base) in Jordan, according to Iranian state-linked media and monitoring channels.
The reported attack, which appears to involve long-range solid-fuel missiles such as the Kheibar Shekan, targets a key facility housing US fighter jets, including F-35s, and supporting operations in the Middle East. Iranian sources assert that strikes hit F-35 shelters and hangars, though these claims have not been independently verified.
This incident occurs against the backdrop of the ongoing 2026 Iran war, which has seen repeated Iranian missile and drone barrages against US and allied bases across the region, including in Jordan, since late February. Jordan’s air defenses, often supported by US systems, have intercepted many previous projectiles aimed at facilities like Al-Azraq.
No immediate confirmation of impacts, damage, or casualties has come from US Central Command (CENTCOM), Jordanian authorities, or independent sources. Regional monitoring accounts report air defense activity and interceptions near Amman and the base. Some projectiles may have been defeated in flight.
The strike fits a pattern of Iranian “horizontal escalation,” expanding targets beyond Israel to US-linked sites in Gulf states and Jordan in response to US and Israeli actions. Earlier phases of the conflict saw dozens of missiles and drones directed at Jordan, with most intercepted.
Tensions remain high following recent exchanges, including Iranian responses to strikes on its territory and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan, a key US partner, has hosted increased American air assets in recent months.
This is a developing story. Official statements from involved parties are expected as more details emerge.
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