GENERAL11 Sept 2026
US aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on Jordan air base, no casualties
Iran fired missiles at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base on Wednesday, after US forces hit five Iranian tankers. One US A-10 aircraft lost a wing; about eight F-15s had minor damage but were repaired. Jordan destroyed 18 of 20 missiles. No American casualties were reported. If you ship through the Gulf, watch freight and insurance costs closely in the coming weeks.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, which is used by American forces.
- An A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft was directly hit and lost a wing, while about eight F-15 fighter jets had minor damage and were repaired.
- Jordan's air defence detected 20 incoming ballistic missiles, destroyed 18 of them, and reported no American casualties or fatalities.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business depends on Gulf shipping routes, review your freight and cargo insurance cover with your logistics partner before signing fixed-cost contracts, and keep all related invoices and documents safely for your records.
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