IndiaIran has claimed it struck US fighter jets and refueling aircraft stationed in Jordan using ballistic missiles and drones, calling the attacks a retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian territory. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that multiple US planes were destroyed or heavily damaged during the strikes, which were part of 'Operation Nasr 2'. However, these claims have not been independently verified, and US authorities have not confirmed the incidents. Meanwhile, Jordan intercepted and shot down three Iranian missiles, with no casualties or damage reported. The escalating conflict follows US strikes on Iranian sites and Iran's subsequent missile attacks on US allies like Qatar, breaking a previous ceasefire and intensifying tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the Iranian actions as a justified retaliation against US aggression, emphasizing the scale of the alleged damage to US assets. It highlights Iran's military capabilities and portrays the US strikes as provocative, aligning with narratives that criticize Western intervention in中东.
