Iranian Strike Reportedly Damages US Aircraft in Jordan
Key Developments:
- Iranian strike reportedly damages US aircraft in Jordan
- More than 30 Patriot interceptors reportedly launched
- Satellite images indicate possible oil slicks near Hormuz
WASHINGTON (Express Tribune) — September 11, 2026: Multiple US military aircraft were damaged in an Iranian missile strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, according to US officials and people familiar with the incident, as separate satellite imagery indicated possible oil slicks near the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on tankers.
The aircraft damage was reported after an overnight strike on the Jordanian base between September 8 and 9. Reuters, citing CBS reporting, said an A-10 Thunderbolt II was hit and lost a wing, while around eight F-15 fighter jets suffered lighter damage. The F-15s were subsequently returned to service, according to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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A US official later confirmed to Reuters that multiple American aircraft had sustained damage. The official said the attack caused significant damage to the A-10, while the F-15s suffered comparatively limited damage.
CBS reporter Jennifer Jacobs said that “Roughly eight F-15s sustained light damage”, while the A-10 was “left with a missing wing.” The information was attributed to people with direct knowledge of the incident who were not authorised to speak publicly.
The attack also prompted a substantial air-defence response. US forces in Jordan reportedly fired more than 30 Patriot interceptor missiles during the Iranian attack, according to CBS reporting cited by multiple outlets. Jordanian authorities separately said that 18 of 20 Iranian ballistic missiles launched during the attack were intercepted.
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The strike followed US attacks on five Iranian crude-oil tankers. Washington said those attacks were carried out in response to Iranian missile attacks involving a US Navy vessel. Iran subsequently launched retaliatory strikes, according to reports from CBS and Reuters.
The latest incident has also drawn attention to US air-defence inventories. The reported use of more than 30 Patriot interceptors comes amid wider concerns over stocks of air-defence and precision-guided weapons after months of fighting. Reuters reported that the prolonged conflict has placed additional pressure on US military resources.
Separately, satellite imagery analysed by experts showed what appeared to be possible oil slicks in waters near the Strait of Hormuz after the tanker attacks.
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AFP reported that Copernicus satellite imagery from Wednesday showed brownish streaks on the sea surface around 20 kilometres off Iran’s coast, east of the Strait of Hormuz. A subsequent image taken Thursday showed similar winding formations.
Experts consulted by AFP said the formations were most likely oil slicks. However, the satellite imagery alone could not establish with certainty that the material was petroleum or determine precisely where it originated.
CREDIT: Anadolu Agency
Vincent Kerbaol, head of satellite maritime surveillance operations at French company CLS, described the imagery as “strong indications” of pollution that was “probably left by ships.”
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The possible pollution was reported in an area close to coral reefs recognised under the Ramsar Convention as wetlands of international importance, adding an environmental dimension to the continuing disruption around the strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the wider confrontation because of its importance to international energy shipping. The latest military developments have coincided with heightened uncertainty in global oil markets, with Brent crude recently moving above $100 a barrel amid concerns over disruptions to regional supplies.
The reported aircraft damage and possible maritime pollution underscore the broader consequences of the continuing US-Iran confrontation, with military operations, shipping security and energy markets all facing renewed uncertainty.
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