Iran missile strikes on Jordan airbases hosting US forces after US attacks on Iranian tankers, SNN reports, citing sources.
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Tehran has carried out Iran missile strikes on Jordan airbases hosting US forces, targeting the Muwaffaq Salti and Prince Hassan airbases, according to SNN, which cited sources. The reported strikes came in response to US attacks on Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf, according to the report published by The Times of Russia on September 9.
SNN reported that at least 20 missiles were launched toward the two Jordan airbases, which are reported to host US forces.
Iran Missile Strikes on Jordan Airbases Hosting US Forces
According to the sources cited by SNN, Iran missile strikes Jordan involved at least 20 missiles directed at the Muwaffaq Salti airbase and Prince Hassan airbase in Jordan.
The strikes were reportedly carried out in response to US attacks on Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf, according to the cited sources.
Earlier US Strikes on Iranian Civilian Ships
Earlier, Iran’s state broadcaster reported that the United States had carried out strikes against three Iranian civilian ships in the Persian Gulf.
The report came before the latest Iran missile attack on the two Jordan airbases, according to the information cited by SNN.
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IRGC Issues Warning to Tanker Crews
Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) called on tanker crews located near ports in Bahrain and Kuwait to leave their vessels because of the risk of attacks.
The warning was issued as tensions continued following the reported US attacks on Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf.
The reported developments involving Iran attacks US airbases, Iranian civilian ships and tanker crews near Bahrain and Kuwait were cited by SNN and Iran’s state broadcaster.
The Times of Russia will continue to provide updates on the reported Iran missile strikes on Jordan airbases hosting US forces as further information becomes available.
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