Iran Claims Strike on Jordan Air Base as Flight Tracking Data Shows Suspended Air Traffic

AMMAN, July 13: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Monday that it launched missiles and drones at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, describing the attack as the first phase of its response to recent US strikes on Iranian military sites.

In a statement, the IRGC said the attack targeted the air base, alleging that several fuel depots and ammunition storage facilities were set ablaze.

The IRGC said the retaliation followed US attacks on Iranian coastal military bases after its naval forces intercepted two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the vessels of switching off their tracking systems, travelling illegally and endangering navigation.

It added that its retaliatory operations are continuing and that further details would be announced in subsequent statements.

Meanwhile, several flight-tracking services and social media reports indicated that Jordan had suspended flights following the reported missile attacks. However, Jordanian authorities had not immediately issued an official statement confirming the reported suspension.

The claims could not be independently verified, and there was no immediate confirmation from Jordan or the United States regarding the reported strike. Regional tensions remain high amid the continuing exchange of attacks between US and Iranian forces.