US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: A fresh Iranian missile barrage has pushed the US-Iran conflict into another dangerous phase, with American military aircraft reportedly sustaining damage at a key US-operated air base in Jordan. The reported damage emerged after Iran launched ballistic missiles at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Al-Azraq, turning one of Washington’s important regional air hubs into the latest target in the widening war.
CBS News, citing sources, reported that an A-10 Thunderbolt suffered major damage and lost one wing, while about eight F-15 fighter jets sustained minor damage. The report said the affected F-15s were later returned to service. There has been no official US confirmation of the full extent of the reported aircraft damage.
The attack came after US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following attempted Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. Tehran described its strike on the Jordan base as retaliation, while Jordan said its air defences intercepted 18 of the 20 ballistic missiles launched from Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: A-10 Warthog Reportedly Hit at Jordan Air Base
The most striking detail from the reported damage involves the A-10 Thunderbolt, a US attack aircraft better known by its nickname, the Warthog.
According to CBS reporter Jennifer Jacobs, the aircraft was hit during the overnight attack and reportedly lost one of its wings. Around eight F-15 fighter jets also suffered what the report described as light damage.
The F-15s were reportedly able to return to service, while the damage to the A-10 appeared considerably more serious. Reuters independently reported the CBS account but noted that the US government had not publicly confirmed the details.
The reported strike matters because Muwaffaq Salti Air Base serves as an important hub for US air operations in the region. Jordan hosts a significant American military presence, making the base strategically important to Washington’s campaign against Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Claims ‘Devastating’ Missile Attack
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the attack and presented it as a major retaliatory operation.
The IRGC said it fired a large number of ballistic missiles using both solid and liquid fuel at the American military presence near Al-Azraq.
In a statement carried by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, the IRGC said, “In this operation, aimed at punishing the aggressor, a significant number of ballistic missiles, both solid and liquid fuel, struck the maintenance, preparation, and deployment sites of F-35, F-16, and F-15 fighter jets, as well as their shelters, inflicting heavy damage on the enemy.”
Iran said it targeted aircraft maintenance areas, preparation facilities, deployment locations and fighter shelters.
The IRGC described the attack as punishment for US strikes against Iranian oil tankers.
However, Iran’s description of the scale of the damage remains disputed. Jordan’s military reported that its air-defence systems intercepted most of the incoming missiles, while Reuters cited a US official who said the Iranian attack was ineffective and that American personnel were accounted for.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Jordan Says 18 of 20 Missiles Were Intercepted
Jordan provided a different picture of the attack.
According to the Jordan Armed Forces, its air-defence network detected 20 ballistic missiles launched toward the country from Iran. The military said it destroyed or intercepted 18 of them.
The remaining two missiles landed in unpopulated areas, and Jordan reported no casualties from the barrage. Military teams were sent to secure areas where debris and fragments fell.
The Jordanian military also urged people not to approach missile debris and warned against circulating unverified information.
The interception figure is significant because it shows that Iran’s missile barrage faced substantial air-defence resistance even as reports emerged of damage to American aircraft at the base.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Retaliates After US Destroys Five Tankers
The Jordan attack followed a sharp escalation at sea.
US Central Command said American forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers after Iranian forces attempted to attack a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles. The US said the warship successfully evaded the attacks and that no American personnel were hurt.
Iran subsequently expanded its retaliation beyond the maritime confrontation and targeted American military positions.
The IRGC also claimed attacks against vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, further increasing the risk of a wider regional confrontation. Iran has repeatedly threatened shipping in and around the strategic waterway during the current phase of the war.
The escalation has also pushed oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude moving above $100 a barrel as fears grow over disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran’s New Missile Capability Adds to US Concerns
The latest attacks have also raised questions about Iran’s increasingly sophisticated missile arsenal.
Iran recently unveiled the Qassem Basir, a medium-range ballistic missile that Tehran says can conduct precision strikes without relying on GPS. Iranian officials have claimed that the missile has improved accuracy and can strike targets at ranges of at least 1,200 kilometres.
Iran also reportedly attempted to use new electro-optical missiles against US warships during the latest escalation.
It remains unclear whether the Qassem Basir was involved in the attempted attacks on American naval vessels.
The development has added another layer to the confrontation, particularly as Washington continues its blockade and military pressure on Tehran.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Predicts War Will End After Midterms
US President Donald Trump has offered a far more optimistic timeline for the conflict.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump said the war would end immediately after the US midterm elections in November.
“I think the war will end immediately after the election” because Iran “can’t hold out any longer,” Trump said, while accusing Tehran of being “desperate to try and affect” the vote.
However, that public prediction contrasts sharply with reports about private discussions among Trump’s senior advisers.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Advisers Prepare for a Longer Conflict
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump’s top advisers have privately considered the possibility that the war could continue through the remainder of his presidential term.
The report highlights a major gap between Trump’s public confidence about a quick end to the conflict and concerns within his administration that Iran may continue resisting US military and economic pressure.
Reuters has similarly described the current campaign as increasingly resembling a prolonged conflict, with questions growing about Washington’s exit strategy and whether military pressure can produce a quick settlement.
With Iranian missiles now reaching American military positions in Jordan and tensions continuing around the Strait of Hormuz, the latest strike shows how quickly the conflict can spread across multiple fronts.
