According to sources with direct knowledge of the situation, several American military aircraft sustained damage during an overnight Iranian strike from Tuesday to Wednesday on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. An A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft lost a wing in the attack, while about eight F-15 fighter jets suffered minor damage and have since been returned to service, according to individuals who spoke on condition of anonymity. No U.S. fatalities have been reported from the strikes. The bombardment followed a U.S. announcement on Tuesday regarding strikes on five Iranian tankers in retaliation for an attack on a U.S. Navy warship. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it targeted eight tankers and two warships, alongside the Jordanian base. U.S. forces in Jordan fired over 30 Patriot missiles to intercept the incoming Iranian attack, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding dwindling precision munitions stockpiles. Speaking to reporters prior to a trip to Texas on Wednesday, President Trump asserted that Iran is attempting to influence the midterm elections and suggested the conflict would cease immediately afterward. Mr. Trump stated that Iran seeks a nuclear weapon and added that his administration is not currently pursuing negotiations with Tehran before the midterms.
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