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Iran targets US military aircraft, claims major damage. Retaliation for US strikes on Iran.

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World Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 17 July 2026 at 03:29 pm
Iran Claims Attack On US Jets In Jordan

Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) claimed on Friday that they had launched a successful attack on US military aircraft stationed in Jordan. The attack, which allegedly destroyed several US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets, was in retaliation for overnight American strikes on multiple locations across Iran.

The IRGC stated that they had caused serious damage to many more aircraft and had also struck a US special operations command centre at al-Tanf in Syria. This centre was reportedly targeted in response to the killing of Iranian soldiers in Iranshahr. The IRGC further called on Jordanians to target American interests in their country.

The US had earlier launched strikes on military and infrastructure targets in southern Iran, including areas near the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has vowed to retaliate, warning that all American military facilities in the region are within the range of its missiles and drones.

The latest developments have led to a significant increase in oil prices, with prices rising nearly 12% this week due to concerns over supply disruptions. The conflict between the US and Iran has been escalating in recent weeks, with both sides engaging in a series of strikes and retaliatory attacks.

In February, the US military had announced that it had completed its withdrawal from the al-Tanf base in Syria, which is positioned at the tri-border confluence of Syria, Jordan, and Iraq. However, the US still maintains a military presence in the region, which has been a point of contention with Iran.

The Syrian government has stated that it will stay out of any conflict unless it comes under attack. However, the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran have raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict in the region.

The Jordanian military announced that it had intercepted and shot down three Iranian missiles over its territory, but there was no official response from the Syrian government or the US military on the latest claims made by the IRGC.

The situation remains volatile, with both sides engaging in a war of words and retaliatory attacks. The international community is watching the developments closely, with concerns about the potential for a wider conflict and its impact on global oil supplies.

The US-Iran conflict has significant implications for the region and the world. The ongoing tensions have raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict, which could have far-reaching consequences for global stability and security. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the conflict will be resolved and what the long-term implications will be.

In conclusion, the latest developments in the US-Iran conflict have significant implications for the region and the world. The ongoing tensions and retaliatory attacks have raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict, which could have far-reaching consequences for global stability and security. The international community is watching the developments closely, and it remains to be seen how the conflict will be resolved and what the long-term implications will be.

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