INTERNATIONAL — June 11, 2026
Iran Claims Ballistic Missile Strikes on US Air Base in Jordan
Iran's IRGC claimed ballistic missile strikes on a U.S. air base in Jordan in retaliation for American strikes ordered by President Trump, while reports differed on additional targets in Bahrain, Kuwait and the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Pajhwok — 2 min read
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have carried out ballistic missile strikes against a United States air base in Jordan. The organization stated that it had launched twelve missiles toward the Al Azraq facility. This action was described as retaliation for recent United States strikes on locations inside Iran. The United States operations were ordered by President Donald Trump.
Reports presented varying details regarding the full range of the claimed Iranian attacks. One source emphasized the strikes on the base in Jordan. Another source reported additional drone strikes on air bases in Bahrain and Kuwait that are associated with the United States. The same account included claims of attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Regional responses included the activation of air raid sirens in Bahrain. Kuwait reported that it had intercepted hostile aerial targets. These developments occurred amid an ongoing series of retaliatory actions between Iran and the United States. Indirect diplomatic talks have continued through Pakistani channels despite the escalation.
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event: IRGC publicly claiming missile/drone strikes on US bases in Jordan (and other locations) in retaliation for US strikes. Both attribute statements directly to IRGC and reference CENTCOM/US responses. This qualifies as reliable per the 'X said Y' principle for named official claims, even without independent damage verification.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: "violation of its sovereignty" frames U.S. actions as illegitimate; "significant escalation" and "growing cycle of retaliatory attacks has cast doubt" use opinionated language to emphasize conflict intensity and diplomatic pessimism.; Pajhwok: "unwarranted and continued aggression" and "illegally pass through" – these phrases present subjective judgments on the opposing side's actions as fact, mixing reporting with loaded interpretive language.
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Where reports agree
- IRGC claimed ballistic missile strikes on US Al Azraq base in Jordan as retaliation for recent US military strikes inside Iran
- US Central Command conducted strikes on Iranian targets under orders from President Trump
- Attacks occurred amid escalating Iran-US confrontation with ongoing indirect diplomacy via Pakistani mediation
Where reports differ
- Scope of Iranian attacks: Khaama Press focuses primarily on Jordan while Pajhwok additionally details drone strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait bases plus tanker strikes in Strait of Hormuz
- Iranian declaration closing the Strait of Hormuz reported only by Pajhwok
- Specific timing and methods (drones vs. ballistic missiles) vary slightly in emphasis between sources
Filed by 2 outlets
Khaama Press
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Pajhwok
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International — Iran, United States, IRGC, Jordan, Strait of Hormuz
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