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Report says U.S. aircraft were damaged in Jordan

31 sourcesUpdated 10 Sept 2026, 3:27 am Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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Multiple U.S. military aircraft were reported damaged in an overnight strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

The report said an A-10 Thunderbolt lost a wing.

It also said about eight F-15 fighter jets sustained light damage.

The aircraft were reportedly returned to service after the attack.

More context

The reporting said the strike came amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.

One account said Iran’s Revolutionary Guards described the attack as retaliation for U.S. action against Iranian oil tankers.

The reports also noted Jordan said it intercepted incoming missiles, while official confirmation of the aircraft damage was not cited.

AGREEMENT VS DISAGREEMENT

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What coverage agrees on

All of the reporting agrees that U.S. aircraft were said to be damaged in strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, and that the account comes from cited reporting rather than official confirmation.

What is changing or disputed

The main uncertainties are whether the damage details are fully confirmed and how officials will characterize the incident as more reporting emerges. The competing accounts also leave room for different explanations of retaliation and the wider escalation.

HOW COVERAGE DIFFERS

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Left1

The left-leaning report says multiple American military aircraft were damaged in overnight strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. It repeats the claim that an A-10 Thunderbolt lost a wing and that about eight F-15s sustained light damage. It also adds that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they were retaliating for U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers, placing the episode inside a broader escalation.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Deccan Herald
Centre2

The center-leaning reports focus on the claim that U.S. aircraft were damaged in the Jordan strike while stressing that the information comes from cited sources. They specify the reported damage to an A-10 Thunderbolt and about eight F-15s, and note that the aircraft were returned to service. They also frame the story as part of broader U.S.-Iran tensions and mention that official confirmation was not included.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, Livemint
Right1

The right-leaning report says the United States suffered aircraft damage after Iranian strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, while noting no official confirmation. It repeats the reported damage to an A-10 Thunderbolt and about eight F-15 fighter jets. The account also includes Iran’s claim of retaliation for U.S. attacks on oil tankers.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Times Now
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Deccan Herald Left source Reported

Multiple US military aircraft damaged in Iran's overnight strikes on Jordan air base: Report

Quick source take

According to a report citing a CBS journalist, multiple American military aircraft were damaged during overnight strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The report claims an A-10 Thunderbolt lost a wing and approximately eight F-15s sustained light damage. Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated they targeted the base in retaliation for United States forces destroying five Iranian oil tankers. Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported attacks on numerous vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, and Jordan's army announced it successfully intercepted 18 incoming missiles.

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Centre source Reported

US suffered major aircraft losses after Iran strike on Jordan base: Report

Quick source take

According to a CBS News report citing sources, multiple United States military aircraft were damaged during an overnight Iranian ballistic missile strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The report stated that an American A-10 Thunderbolt lost a wing and roughly eight F-15 fighter jets sustained light damage before being returned to service. The attack occurred as tensions escalated following US military strikes on Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island.

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Livemint Centre source Reported

US-Iran war: US aircraft, ‘Warthog’ and F-15s, suffer damage in overnight Iranian strikes in Jordan, says report

Quick source take

Livemint reports that multiple American military aircraft sustained damage during overnight Iranian strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, according to information shared on X by CBS reporter Jennifer Jacobs. The report notes that an A-10 Thunderbolt was struck and left with a missing wing, while eight F-15s experienced light damage. Additionally, the article outlines broader escalation between the United States and Iran, including US strikes on Iranian tankers and discussions among White House advisers regarding a potentially prolonged conflict.

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Times Now Right source Reported

Multiple US Military Aircraft Damaged In Iranian Strikes On Jordan: Report

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Times Now reports that the United States suffered aircraft damage following Iranian strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, citing CBS reports based on sources while noting a lack of official confirmation. The article details that an A-10 Thunderbolt reportedly lost a wing and approximately eight F-15 fighter jets sustained minor damage before returning to service. It also covers claims made by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding the missile strikes and retaliation for US oil tanker attacks.

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