Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed Wednesday that its missile and drone strikes targeted two air bases in Jordan, resulting in casualties among U.S. personnel. While the IRGC asserted it destroyed U.S. aircraft and facilities, the Jordanian military reported intercepting multiple incoming projectiles with no reported casualties on its soil.
IRGC Claims and Operational Details
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Wednesday that it launched a two-phase operation targeting the Prince Hassan Air Base and the King Faisal Air Base in Jordan. According to the state-run IRNA news agency, the IRGC claimed the strikes were a direct response to recent hostile provocations
and part of the 25th wave of Operation Nasr 2.
The Iranian military force provided specific claims regarding damage to U.S. assets stationed at these facilities. The IRGC reported that it struck an F-15 aircraft preparation hangar and destroyed eight new MQ-9 drones before they could be deployed. Additionally, the organization claimed that a subsequent strike caused heavy damage to two U.S. heavy helicopters housed in a storage hangar. The IRGC further alleged that strikes on facilities housing U.S. personnel resulted in both deaths and injuries, though it did not provide specific casualty figures.
Jordanian Military Response and Interceptions
Jordan’s military provided a different account of the events, confirming that it engaged incoming projectiles launched from Iran. Jordanian officials said that the military intercepted four out of six missiles aimed at the kingdom. The remaining two missiles reportedly landed in remote, uninhabited areas, causing no damage or casualties.
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Separately, the Jordanian air force reported shooting down four drones launched toward the country. The military stated that these defensive operations ensured there were no casualties or material damage within Jordanian borders. As of Wednesday, the U.S. government had not issued a formal comment regarding the Iranian allegations of troop casualties.
Context of the Minab School Attack
The IRGC explicitly linked the operation to a February 28 attack on a primary school in Minab, Iran. Funeral ceremonies were held on Wednesday for 32 girls identified among the 168 children killed in that incident. According to the semi-official Mehr news agency, the victims were identified through DNA testing. The IRGC stated that the missile and drone strikes in Jordan were dedicated to the victims of that school strike, which occurred when the U.S. and Israel launched the war.
Regional Tensions and Diplomatic Agreements
The exchange of fire follows a week of U.S.-led strikes across Iran. Despite these military engagements, both nations had previously signed a Pakistani-brokered framework agreement in June, which was intended to end the conflict that began in February and establish a peace deal. The continued exchange of strikes suggests that the framework has yet to stabilize the region, as Tehran continues to target facilities it identifies as being utilized by the U.S. military across the region.
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