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world28 days ago•6 min saved

Iran Strikes Put US Bases in Bahrain and Jordan Under Strain

Iranian strikes damaged the NSA Bahrain base and hit the Al-Azraq air base in Jordan, prompting the Navy to review the future of the Fifth Fleet HQ as the USS Abraham Lincoln’s deployment remains stretched. Iran claimed responsibility for damaging US facilities and aircraft, while US forces conducted interceptions and acknowledged various damage, underscoring a broader conflict that has hit multiple bases across the region and raised questions about sustaining US presence in the Middle East.

via Al Jazeera|

#bahrain #iran #jordan

world28 days ago•2 min saved

Iran strikes Jordan base, damaging U.S. aircraft as tensions surge

Iran attacked Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, damaging multiple U.S. aircraft including an A-10 with a missing wing and several F-15s, and destroying drones. The broader conflict has killed 18 U.S. service members and injured over 800. In response to Iranian missile strikes on a U.S. Navy vessel, the U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil carriers, and fired about 30 Patriot interceptors, with CSIS warning that roughly 65% of Patriot stocks have been used since February, leaving fewer than 850 on hand.

via Military Times|

#a-10-thunderbolt-ii #iran #jordan

middle-east29 days ago•7 min saved

IRGC strikes hit U.S. jets at Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti base

Overnight strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan damaged an A-10 Thunderbolt and about eight F-15s; the IRGC claimed responsibility. U.S. air defenses fired over 30 Patriot missiles during the attack. The strike followed U.S. actions against Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, forming part of a broader Iran–U.S. retaliation cycle in the region.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#iran #irgc #jordan

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Iran Escalates by Targeting Jordan’s Al-Azraq Base Amid US-Iran Clash

Iran’s IRGC says it fired missiles at the Muwaffaq Salti (Al-Azraq) air base in Jordan, targeting US forces in retaliation for strikes on Iranian oil tankers; 18 of 20 missiles were intercepted with no casualties reported. The base houses key US assets and serves as a strategic hub for air operations, reflecting a widening US‑Iran confrontation in the region.

via Al Jazeera|

#al-azraq #iran #jordan

world1 month ago•8 min saved

US hits Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets a Jordan base

US Central Command says it struck five Iranian oil tankers linked to the IRGC in the Gulf of Oman in response to Iran’s missiles against a US base in Jordan; Tehran claimed missile launches and Jordanian defenses said most missiles were intercepted, with oil prices rising as tensions escalated.

via BBC|

#irgc #jordan #oil

world1 month ago•3 min saved

U.S. strikes Iranian oil ships as Tehran hits back at Jordan base

The United States says it attacked five Iranian oil carriers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island after accusing Tehran of firing missiles at a U.S. warship; Iran retaliated against U.S. forces in Jordan, with Jordan reporting interception of 18 of 20 missiles and no casualties; CENTCOM says the ships were evacuated and rendered inoperable, while Iran claims damage and warns of further tanker attacks; oil prices rose amid the flare-up in tensions.

via Al Jazeera|

#gulf-of-oman #iran #jordan

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Samsung Galaxy A07s Debuts in Jordan with Helio G99+ Upgrade

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A07s in Jordan as a single 4GB/64GB variant priced at JOD 119 (~$167). It upgrades the A07 with a faster MediaTek Helio G99+ chip, and features a 6.7-inch HD+ 90Hz display, 5,000mAh battery, IP54 rating, dual rear cameras (50MP + 2MP) and an 8MP front camera, microSD support up to 2TB, plus six OS upgrades and six years of security updates, though Samsung hasn’t disclosed the exact Android/One UI version.

via SamMobile|

#galaxy-a07s #helio-g99 #jordan

world1 month ago•132 min saved

Iran’s Strikes Put Jordan’s US Alliance to the Test

Iranian strikes against Jordan are testing the kingdom’s long-standing security ties with the United States, as Amman hosts multiple U.S. bases and tens of thousands of troops in the region with substantial U.S. aid; Jordan emphasizes sovereignty even as Washington moves assets to distance forces from Iranian missiles, underscoring Iran as a regional threat and highlighting the centrality of the U.S.-Jordan partnership to counter Iranian influence.

via AP News|

#defense #iran #jordan

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Sinai bus crash leaves at least 21 dead on Egypt’s Red Sea coast

A bus on the Dahab–Nuweiba road in Egypt’s South Sinai killed at least 21 people and injured more than 20. The vehicle carried 43 passengers, including 22 Jordanians; around 20 ambulances were sent to the scene, and health officials ordered heightened preparedness to treat the injured. Egypt experiences high road-accident fatalities, with thousands reported annually.

via Al Jazeera|

#bus-crash #dahab-nuweiba #egypt

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump says Iran is 'dead' and pledges retaliation as clashes resume

President Trump declares Iran 'dead' and calls for the leaders to be prosecuted for war crimes, while vowing a strong response to Iran’s attack on a base housing US troops in Jordan, as the US-Israel confrontation with Iran enters its seventh month amid renewed fighting and a shift toward economic pressure.

via Al Jazeera|

#donald-trump #iran #jordan

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Iran escalates with strikes on Jordan and UAE after US hit on Larak Island

Iran says it retaliated against US bases in Jordan and attacks on the UAE after the US struck Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first direct exchange since July. The US says it targeted IRGC minelaying forces to protect shipping and civilian mariners, while Iran and its media claim strikes against US positions; Jordan reports intercepting missiles and the UAE condemns the aggression, as diplomacy stalls and the broader conflict persists.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #jordan #strait-of-hormuz

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Iran retaliates: strikes Jordan after US action on Hormuz island

Iran says it struck US bases in Jordan in retaliation for Washington’s attack on Iranian positions on Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC claiming heavy damage and Jordan reporting eight missiles intercepted, as Washington says it targeted IRGC minelaying forces to protect shipping in the Strait and oil prices rise amid a six-month conflict that diplomacy has yet to resolve.

via Euronews.com|

#iran #jordan #military-escalation

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Iran strikes US bases in Jordan after Larak Island attack, widening clash

Iran’s IRGC says it fired missiles and drones at two US bases in Jordan (King Hussein and Al Azraq) in retaliation for a US strike on Iran’s Larak Island, with Jordan reporting eight missiles intercepted and no injuries. The US says its action was limited and precise to deter mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran vows further retaliation. The episode marks the first flare-up since July and underscores ongoing tensions as sanctions pressure and naval confrontations continue around Hormuz, with energy prices remaining high.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #irgc #jordan

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Jordan warns of imminent Israeli challenge to al-Aqsa, convenes emergency ministers meeting

Jordan warns of an imminent Israeli challenge to the al-Aqsa custodianship at the Temple Mount and has convened an emergency foreign ministers meeting with Arab, Islamic, and allied states as settler raids and a new Temple Mount police unit raise fears the status quo could be breached and trigger a broader religious conflict amid regional tensions and domestic politics.

via The Guardian|

#al-aqsa #israel #jordan

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S.-led strikes hit Iraqi militias

Jordanian air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, while the U.S. said it and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed militias’ sites in eastern Iraq after a barrage against American forces. Iran’s IRGC claimed strikes on a Jordan-based base and CENTCOM headquarters, and the Iraqi PMF said overnight strikes killed about 20 fighters and wounded 32. The flare-up comes as Washington warns of further action and Saudi officials emphasize they do not seek escalation but will respond to aggression.

via MS NOW|

#iran #iraq #jordan