Several US Service Members Injured In Iranian Strikes On Jordanian Bases: Report
Several US Service Members Injured In Iranian Strikes On Jordanian Bases: Report Published By, Last Updated: July 18, 2026, 08:26 IST US warplanes use Jordanian
Several US Service Members Injured In Iranian Strikes On Jordanian Bases: Report Published By, Last Updated: July 18, 2026, 08:26 IST US warplanes use Jordanian military installations, with American forces operating alongside the Jordanian Armed Personnel, with a notable presence at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base Several American service members were injured after their facilities were targeted in Iranian attacks on two Jordanian airbases this week (FILE IMAGE: AFP) Several American service members were injured after their facilities were targeted in Iranian attacks on two Jordanian airbases this week as West Asia plunged into a fresh escalation. No fatalities were reported among the Americans or the Jordanians. However, the severity of the injuries sustained by the service members remains unclear, multiple US officials told CBS News, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Pertinent to note that US warplanes use Jordanian military installations, with American forces operating alongside the Jordanian Armed Personnel, with a notable presence at facilities such as the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in the eastern side of the country.
US-Iran War News Live Updates Fresh Escalation In West Asia Amid a fresh tumult in West Asia, the US military announced Friday that it had concluded a seventh night of strikes against Iran, marking a week of nightly salvos targeting multiple sites across Iran. “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities. U.S. forces employed fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships in addition to other assets", an official statement read. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Friday claimed a new series of strikes targeting US military facilities across the Gulf. The IRGC announced multiple sites in Syria, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Jordan, were targeted. However, the US forces denied the claims. Iran Withdrew From MoU This week, Iran officially withdrew from the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) –– signaling the continuation of the latest round of hostilities with the United States. Tehran accused Washington of repeatedly violating the agreement reached between the two sides to end the war in West Asia.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that the country no longer considered itself obligated to fulfill parts of the peace deal, accusing the US of violating the truce, especially with the reimposition of a naval blockade of the Iranian ports. Asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran would exercise “full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, no matter the costs," including Oman’s half, the Tasnim news agency reported. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What are the long-term implications of these strikes? The long-term implications of the strikes include a reassessment of the US military presence in the Middle East, potential for a prolonged conflict, and regional instability. Could this conflict spread to other countries in West Asia? The conflict has already spread to neighboring countries in West Asia, with Iran launching missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq.
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