Operation Nasr 2: Iran claims US fighter jets damaged in missile and drone attacks in Jordan
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched a two-wave missile attack on US military assets in Jordan as part of the 14th phase of "Operation Nasr 2".
PTC News Desk: Iran on Friday said it carried out missile attack and drone strikes targeting US aircraft stationed in Jordan claiming that several American fighter jets and aerial refuelling aircraft were destroyed while others suffered serious damage.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched a two-wave missile attack on US military assets in Jordan as part of the 14th phase of "Operation Nasr 2".
"The attack involved several ballistic missiles and numerous drones and resulted in the destruction of several American tankers and fighter jets and serious damage to many more of them," the IRGC said.
The conflict between Iran and the US intensified after Washington carried out its sixth straight night of airstrikes, targeting what it said were Iranian military sites linked to operations near the Strait of Hormuz.
Jordan says missiles were intercepted
Before Iran's announcement, Jordan's military said it had intercepted and shot down three Iranian missiles over its territory. Authorities said there were no casualties or damage.
The IRGC also called on Jordanians to target what it described as American interests in the country, accusing the US of attacking Iran.
The latest developments have raised fears that the conflict could spread further across the Middle East, drawing more US allies into the fighting.
US steps up strikes
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its latest strikes targeted dozens of Iranian military sites, including coastal surveillance systems, air defence positions, military logistics facilities and maritime assets. The US said the operation was aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities.
Iran, however, accused the US of also hitting civilian infrastructure.
Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint
The fighting continues to focus on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes. The waterway remains effectively closed after Iran blocked access in response to US and Israeli military action, raising concerns over global oil supplies and shipping.
International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol warned that if the situation does not improve in the coming weeks, it could have serious consequences for global energy markets.
Meanwhile the US said it has intensified maritime operations in the Gulf of Oman.