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Middle East crisis: Iran claims ballistic missile attacks on US air bases in Jordan

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Middle East crisis: Iran claims ballistic missile attacks on US air bases in Jordan
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issues evacuation order for all ports in Bahrain and Kuwait

A nightmarish situation is unfolding for US forces across the Persian Gulf in the early morning hours of September 9, 2026, as Iran launches a large-scale attack with 20 ballistic missiles, targeting American installations and bases in Jordan and several other countries, while reports indicate launches from across Iranian territory. The missile barrage by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on US positions and bases comes in response to earlier attacks against 5 Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of September 8. According to reports, launches have been detected from the Iranian cities of Khorramabad, Isfahan, Yazd, Kashan, and Arak, with residents reporting "relentless explosions." For now, multiple explosions have been reported near the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Everything indicates a major Iranian barrage of ballistic missiles aimed at American military positions across the entire Middle East.

Iran destroys Muwaffaq Salti and Prince Hassan air bases in Jordan with 20 missiles - Two destroyers hit... American casualties reported

In response to US attacks on 5 Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf, Iran launched missile strikes against the Muwaffaq Salti and Al-Azraq air bases in Jordan, which are used by American forces, the SNN television channel emphasized. According to reports, at least 20 missiles were launched at the two US air bases in Jordan. Earlier, Iran's state broadcaster reported US attacks on 4 Iranian civilian vessels in the Persian Gulf. Following the US attacks on Iranian ships, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (an elite branch of the Iranian armed forces) called on tanker crews near the ports of Bahrain and Kuwait to abandon their vessels due to the threat of retaliation.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it launched a missile attack against two US Navy destroyers in response to attacks on Iranian oil tankers. "The IRGC announced successful missile strikes on two US Navy destroyers... equipped with cruise missiles and Aegis systems, in response to aggressive US actions against Iranian oil tankers and vessels." Jordanian military officials claimed that Iran launched 20 ballistic missiles, 18 of which were intercepted by air defenses and two of which fell outside populated areas; however, circulating videos show Iranian missiles destroying American bases. At the same time, there are reports of casualties among US soldiers.

CENTCOM: We destroyed 5 Iranian tankers

The US military has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. "CENTCOM forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on September 8, after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked US Navy vessels with ballistic missiles twice over the past two days," the command said in a statement. The tankers Kaviz, Charminar, Horizon 1, and Riesco, located in the Gulf of Oman, as well as the vessel Derya near Kharg Island, were targeted, CENTCOM stated. Also on September 5, the US military destroyed three oil tankers belonging to Iran.


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Explosions of chaos at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti base

During the first wave of the attack, Iranian ballistic missiles struck the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan with unprecedented severity. Footage reportedly captures the incoming warheads over the military installation. So far, there is no information providing a complete picture regarding interceptions or casualties.

Launches were detected minutes earlier from the cities of Isfahan and Yazd in central Iran. Muwaffaq Salti is the base where three American soldiers were killed in their barracks on July 17, after Iran reportedly exhausted Patriot battery stockpiles over five days until a missile finally managed to penetrate the defenses.

Revolutionary Guards: We struck deployment sites of F-35, F-16, and F-15 fighters in Jordan

For their part, the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announced that they carried out a heavy ballistic missile attack against the Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan, in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian oil tankers.Screenshot_2026-09-09_023855.png

According to the IRGC, the missiles hit aircraft maintenance and preparation hangars, deployment areas for F-35, F-16, and F-15 fighters, as well as hardened aircraft shelters, causing extensive damage. The IRGC report that their operations against American forces will intensify until US attacks cease, warning that "the battle will continue." "Brave and proud people of beloved Islamic Iran; your ongoing presence in the field has exhausted and disappointed the American enemy, while the resistance and power of your brave fighters in the Strait of Hormuz have caused confusion and embarrassment to the leaders of the White House. The defeated, terrorist, and aggressor US military, in a state of desperation, attacked several Iranian commercial ships and oil tankers.

By the special grace of Almighty God and under the protection of Imam Mahdi — may our souls be sacrificed for him — and in retaliation for the aggressive action of the American regime against Iranian oil tankers, the powerful and brave fighters of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as part of Operation 'Punishment of the Aggressor' and under the slogan 'Ya Haydar Karrar', subjected the American Al-Azraq base in Jordan to heavy missile strikes. During this operation, which aimed to punish the aggressor, a massive attack was carried out with solid and liquid fuel ballistic missiles. Maintenance and repair facilities, preparation and parking areas for F-35, F-16, and F-15 fighter jets, as well as fighter aircraft shelters were struck, inflicting heavy damage on the enemy.

The enemy, facing the heroic and powerful Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz, acts from a position of weakness, incapacity, and exhaustion, resorting to desperate actions to which it immediately receives a decisive response. The vigilance and decisive battle of the fighters of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran against the attacking enemy bring him into an increasingly difficult position every day, and this will continue until the attacks stop. This dynamic battle will continue," the Revolutionary Guards stated in their announcement.

IRGC: We hit 2 destroyers, 8 tankers, and 10 ships

The Revolutionary Guards announced that they struck two American vessels, eight oil tankers, and ten ships that, as they claim, violated restrictions by attempting to pass through the prohibited and unsafe zone of the Strait of Hormuz. "The heroic Naval Forces of the IRGC, in response to the attack and hostile actions of the terrorist US military, which struck five Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, targeted two American vessels and eight oil tankers in the region, causing them significant damage. At the same time, ten more ships were targeted for violating restrictions while attempting, with the instigation and support of the attacking terrorist US military, to transit the prohibited and unsafe zone of the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is under the close surveillance and full control of the powerful and militant Naval Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps," reads the IRGC statement.

Largest Iranian attack since April - Swept Jordan with 40 ballistic missiles

Indeed, Iran reportedly launched its largest attack since April, with approximately 40 ballistic missiles launched against US bases in Jordan alone. ?? Jordan: Possibly Patriots. Lots of them! Expensive!


Jordanian air defense launched dozens of interceptor missiles, yet multiple impacts were reported, including cluster submunitions over Aqaba.

Unbelievable: Revolutionary Guard missiles exhausted US Patriots

The US used a massive number of Patriot interceptor missiles to repel Iran's latest ballistic attack against American bases in Jordan — with multiple missiles reportedly penetrating defenses. According to reports, more than 50 Patriot interceptors were fired against around 13 Iranian medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs), at least two of which carried cluster submunitions.


The massive interception effort has reportedly left the American air defense battery nearly exhausted, raising concerns about its ability to withstand new waves of attacks. Iran could now exploit the weakened defense to launch additional missile waves, potentially increasing the number of missiles that manage to breach air defenses.

Shocking inability of Patriots to intercept Iranian Khorramshahr missiles

At the same time, further evidence emerges that tonight the IRGC Aerospace Force used a Khorramshahr-3 or Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile equipped with cluster submunitions against the Muwaffaq al-Salti Air Base in Jordan. BREAKING: This is further evidence of the use of a cluster munition-equipped Khorramshahr-3 or 4 ballistic missile by the IRGC Aerospace Force against Muwaffaq al-Salti Air Base in Jordan tonight.


As you can see, the US Army Patriot PAC-3 air-defense batteries appear unable to shoot down these ballistic missiles. Their cluster submunitions could potentially destroy or cause damage to that specific Patriot PAC-3 air defense system.

Shock warning for Persian Gulf ports

Developments in the Middle East are taking on the character of an unbridled and asymmetric conflict, with Iranian forces earlier issuing an evacuation order for all ports in Bahrain and Kuwait, threatening them with sweeping retaliatory strikes following US attacks against Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Tasnim on 9/8. The warning applies to oil tankers that are either anchored or berthed, while according to the same information, a potential attack may occur within the coming hours. It is noted that on the evening of September 8, US armed forces launched a missile attack against an Iranian oil tanker anchored near strategic Kharg Island, according to the Iranian news agency Tasnim. As the agency reported, the tanker was hit by American missiles in the anchorage area, while according to current information, there are no reports of casualties. Earlier, Iran "in a comprehensive operational reconnaissance and intelligence gathering operation" seized one of the most advanced unmanned "smart" submarines of the US military at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, taking control of the American Anduril Dive-LD submarine drone.

Evacuation order for ships in Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports

Specifically, the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ordered the full evacuation of oil tankers in ports of Kuwait and Bahrain, warning crews to immediately leave their ships, otherwise they will become military targets, according to the Tasnim News agency.sdasdasdsa.JPG

The warning applies to oil tankers that are either anchored or berthed, while according to the same information, a potential attack may occur within the coming hours. This development comes after reports of US strikes on Iranian oil tankers, with Tehran now openly signaling its intention for direct retaliation.

Tasnim: US launched missile attack on Iranian tanker near Kharg Island

American armed forces launched a missile attack against an Iranian oil tanker anchored near the strategic island of Kharg, according to the Iranian news agency Tasnim. As the agency reported, the tanker was hit by US missiles in the anchorage area, while according to current information, there are no reports of casualties. The crew of the ship is reportedly being evacuated from the oil tanker.20260905181711_AFP__20260905__C7FA8KG__v3__HighRes__WarInMiddleEast.webp

The information comes at a time of particularly intense escalation in the confrontation between the US and Iran, with military operations and attacks on ships in the wider Persian Gulf region causing fresh concerns over energy security. At the same time, reports had been preceded by explosions both near Kharg and in the area of Jask, a strategic point on Iran's coastline.

Three Iranian oil tankers targeted

The American side has confirmed that its forces have struck three Iranian oil tankers, following IRGC attacks against US warships. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), one of the tankers, the M/T Downy, was hit off Kharg, while the M/T Stark 1 was hit near the Jask area. A third vessel, the unladen M/T Kylo, was destroyed in the Gulf of Oman, after its crew had previously been ordered to abandon ship. The head of CENTCOM, Admiral Brad Cooper, stated that the US will not hesitate to defend its forces and impose higher economic costs on Iran should attacks against American vessels continue.25fb0a95-8495-46a2-8a50-e5c3842e4942-9b6783d829ce4090b9f63f212c4a440b.webp

The developments heighten fears of potential new disruptions to international energy flows, as Hormuz constitutes a critical maritime artery for the transit of oil and gas. The situation remains extremely fluid, with Iran having warned that it will respond to new US attacks, increasing the risk of further military escalation in the Persian Gulf.

Unbelievable: Iranians capture US "smart submarine" - Acquired classified know-how, transferring to Russia, China

Meanwhile, Iranian forces executed an unbelievable operation in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, locating and seizing control of the United States' "smart submarine" Anduril Dive-LD, as revealed by KebnaNews on 9/8. Specifically, Iranian Navy fighters "in a comprehensive operational reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering operation intercepted one of the most advanced unmanned 'smart' submarines of the US military at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz."


"This submarine has already been seized and its images will be released in the coming hours," the Revolutionary Guards promised. According to the same reports, Tehran is expected to begin procedures over the coming weeks to study the system with the aim of replicating or utilizing individual technologies of the American autonomous underwater vehicle. At the same time, the publication reports that Iran is considering sharing relevant technological data with Russia and China, which, if confirmed, could turn the incident into a major intelligence coup for Tehran.

The video of the submarine drone seized by the Iranians

Specifically, Iran reportedly showcased an American-made robotic submarine valued at $2.5 million, which was recovered from one of the world's most critical strategic oil chokepoints. This is Anduril's large autonomous submarine drone, measuring approximately 19 feet (about 5.8 meters) and weighing around 3 tons, designed to operate autonomously for up to 10 days and execute deep-water missions without a crew. The US Navy began receiving these specific systems last year, aiming to carry out missions such as mine detection and seabed mapping at a lower cost compared to traditional methods.


Video released by Iran displays an underwater vehicle with features matching that specific platform. Tehran now possesses insight into how the United States plans to deploy mass autonomous undersea systems, which can function as "expendable scouts" in maritime environments of high strategic importance.

Iranians located and seized the most advanced US unmanned submarine

The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the detection and seizure of an American smart undersea vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Iranian news site KebnaNews. The IRGC press release specified that on the morning of 9/8, Iranian Navy fighters "in a comprehensive operational reconnaissance and intelligence gathering operation intercepted one of the most advanced unmanned 'smart' submarines of the US military at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz."1743798567656-1152x1152.webp

"This submarine has already been seized and its images will be released in the coming hours," the IRGC promised. The Corps clarified that the submarine in question is "equipped with the latest global undersea technology" and joined the US Navy just last year. The type and designation of the submarine were not officially specified, but initial reports point to the Anduril Dive-LD. On the eve of the event, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, warned the United States that Iran could impose a total blockade on the Strait of Hormuz if subjected to economic pressure.

Anduril Dive-LD in the hands of Iranian forces

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly took possession of a modern and high-tech American autonomous undersea vehicle, the Anduril Dive-LD, in maritime waters near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency. According to the same reports, acquiring the system could offer Tehran access to advanced American undersea operational technologies, opening up the possibility of studying and reverse engineering the equipment.αδσδδσσδαδσα.JPG

The United States Navy had begun procuring Dive-LD systems under the Replicator initiative in 2024, while the UUVRON-1 (Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron One) unit reportedly received its first operational platform in 2025.

The new wave of Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

It is highlighted that Iran launched a second wave of anti-ship ballistic missile attacks against US Navy vessels on Monday 9/7, which the American military has not officially made public, according to US officials speaking to The Wall Street Journal. This attack marks the second such incident in three days, amid escalating naval confrontations in the Persian Gulf region.ea2d1076f256f97913ff42b6a0904121_1.avif

According to officials, no American ships were hit either by Monday's strikes or by the weekend attacks that preceded them. The weekend attack had targeted an American aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer. The new information, originally published by The Wall Street Journal (The WSJ), has heightened concerns that Iran is using more advanced missile systems and may be receiving technical support from China or Russia.

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