Al Jazeera reports that an Iranian missile struck Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Airbase, killing two US service members, and says the moment of the strike was captured on video. The account has not been independently verified and no official confirmation was included in the available reporting.
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Key facts
- Al Jazeera reports an Iranian missile struck Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Airbase.
- Two US service members were killed in the strike, according to Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera says the moment of impact was captured on video.
- The report has not been independently verified, and no official US, Jordanian or Iranian statement was included in the source material.
An Iranian missile struck Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Airbase, killing two US service members, according to Al Jazeera.
The moment the missile hit the base was captured on video, the outlet reported.
Al Jazeera identified the site of the strike as Muwaffaq Salti Airbase in Jordan and said two US service members lost their lives in the attack.
Beyond the location, the reported number of casualties and the stated origin of the missile, further details about the circumstances of the strike were not provided in the available reporting.
No additional information regarding the wider context, any official response from Washington, Amman or Tehran, or the identities of those killed was included in the source material. The account is based on a single outlet and has not been independently verified.
Why it matters
An attack reported to have killed US service members on a base in Jordan would carry significant implications for regional security and relations between Washington and Tehran. Should the account be confirmed, incidents of this kind can raise tensions and shape decisions about military and diplomatic responses.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the missile strike take place?
The missile struck Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Airbase, according to Al Jazeera.
How many people were killed?
Two US service members were killed in the strike, according to Al Jazeera.
Was the strike recorded?
Yes. Al Jazeera reported that video captured the moment the Iranian missile struck the airbase.
Timeline
- Moment Iranian missiles hit airbase in Jordan killing US soldiers
Al Jazeera: A video captures the moment an Iranian missile struck Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Airbase, killing two US service members.