U.S. Aircraft Damaged

U.S. Aircraft Damaged in Strikes on Air Base, Including A-10 and F-15
Reported Iranian Strikes Damage Multiple American Warplanes at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base

Araweelo News Network | Associated Online Agencies

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Amman, Jordan (ANN)— September 10, 2026
Multiple U.S. military aircraft were reportedly damaged in overnight strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, including an A-10 Thunderbolt II and approximately eight F-15 fighter jets, according to reports citing U.S. sources familiar with the incident.
CBS News correspondent Jennifer Jacobs reported that an A-10 Thunderbolt, popularly known as the “Warthog,” was struck and lost one of its wings. Approximately eight F-15 aircraft reportedly sustained lighter damage but were subsequently returned to service. Reuters separately reported the same details, citing the CBS report.
The incident represents a significant reported strike against U.S. military assets in Jordan and highlights the growing vulnerability of American forces and aircraft operating from regional bases amid the escalating confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
Iranian Attack Reportedly Targeted U.S. Military Infrastructure
Air & Space Forces Magazine, citing people familiar with the incident, reported that an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base on September 8 damaged multiple U.S. aircraft.
According to the publication, one A-10 suffered severe damage to its wing, while around eight F-15E Strike Eagles sustained minor damage but remained operational. The U.S. Central Command did not immediately provide a public comment on the reported aircraft damage.
The reported attack came amid a sharp escalation in the U.S.-Iran confrontation, following U.S. military action against Iranian oil tankers and subsequent Iranian retaliation against American and allied targets in the region.
Jordan Becomes an Increasingly Important Military Front
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, located in Jordan, has become an important hub for U.S. military operations in the Middle East. The presence of American aircraft and personnel at the base has made it a significant strategic target during the current confrontation.
Jordanian territory has faced repeated missile and drone threats connected to the wider regional conflict. U.S. forces have relied heavily on air-defense systems, including Patriot interceptors, to protect American and allied personnel and military infrastructure.
Reports indicate that more than 30 Patriot missiles were fired during the latest attacks as U.S. forces attempted to intercept incoming threats.
No U.S. Fatalities Reported in the Incident
Despite the reported damage to aircraft, there were no immediate reports of U.S. fatalities connected to the latest attack on the Jordanian base.
The reported ability of several damaged F-15 aircraft to return to service also suggests that much of the damage was limited rather than catastrophic. However, the loss or severe damage of an A-10 demonstrates that even heavily defended U.S. bases remain vulnerable to missile attacks.
Wider Strategic Implications
The reported strike carries significance beyond the immediate damage to aircraft.
For Washington, Jordan is an important component of its military posture in the Middle East. Damage to aircraft stationed there could force U.S. commanders to reconsider aircraft dispersal, base protection, air-defense requirements and the vulnerability of fixed military installations.
For Iran, meanwhile, the ability to reach U.S. military infrastructure in Jordan would demonstrate that American forces operating hundreds of kilometres from Iran are not beyond the range of retaliation.
The episode also underscores a broader transformation in the regional conflict: military confrontation is increasingly extending beyond Iran, Israel and the Persian Gulf into the wider network of U.S. bases and allied states across the Middle East.
Developing Situation
The reported damage to the A-10 and F-15 aircraft has not been fully detailed in an official U.S. military public assessment. The figures currently circulating originate primarily from CBS News sources and have been reported by Reuters and specialist defense publications.
Araweelo News Network | Associated Online Agencies will continue to monitor official statements from U.S. Central Command, the Pentagon, Jordanian authorities and Iranian officials as further information becomes available.
Editorial note: Araweelo News Network has not independently verified the full extent of the reported aircraft damage. Details in this report are attributed to the cited sources and may be revised as official information emerges.

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