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Iran launches missile strikes on Jordanian airbases in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian tankers

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Iran conducted missile strikes on Muwaffaq Salti and Prince Hassan airbases in Jordan, launching at least 20 missiles in response to prior US strikes on three Iranian civilian tankers in the Persian Gulf, according to Iranian state media and sources cited by SNN.
The IRGC also urged tanker crews near Bahrain and Kuwait to evacuate vessels due to attack risks.

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Tensions between Iran and the United States have persisted in the Persian Gulf, particularly regarding maritime security and alleged attacks on vessels. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has previously issued warnings to commercial shipping in the region amid heightened alert levels.

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TEHRAN, September 9. /TASS/. Tehran has carried out missile strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti and Prince Hassan airbases in Jordan in response to US attacks on Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf, SNN reported, citing sources.

At least 20 missiles were launched at the two airbases, according to the sources.

Earlier, Iran’s state broadcaster reported US strikes on three Iranian civilian ships in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) called on tanker crews near ports in Bahrain and Kuwait to leave their vessels due to the risk of attacks.

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Iran may issue further warnings to commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf
Likely · Within days
The United States may respond with additional military or diplomatic actions
Possible · Within weeks

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What specific damage was caused to the Muwaffaq Salti and Prince Hassan airbases?
Were there any casualties resulting from the missile strikes?
What was the exact nature and timing of the US strikes on Iranian tankers that prompted this response?
Has Jordan issued any official response to the strikes on its territory?

Iran launches missile strikes on Jordanian airbases in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian tankers

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Iran conducted missile strikes on Muwaffaq Salti and Prince Hassan airbases in Jordan, launching at least 20 missiles in response to prior US strikes on three Iranian civilian tankers in the Persian Gulf, according to Iranian state media and sources cited by SNN.
The IRGC also urged tanker crews near Bahrain and Kuwait to evacuate vessels due to attack risks.

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At least 20 missiles were launched at the two airbases, according to the sources.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Iran may issue further warnings to commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf
Likely · Within days
The United States may respond with additional military or diplomatic actions
Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

What specific damage was caused to the Muwaffaq Salti and Prince Hassan airbases?
Were there any casualties resulting from the missile strikes?
What was the exact nature and timing of the US strikes on Iranian tankers that prompted this response?
Has Jordan issued any official response to the strikes on its territory?

Iran launches missile strikes on Jordanian airbases in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian tankers

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