Iranian Strikes Reportedly Damage U.S. Jets at Jordan Base, Trump Warns of Pickaxe Mountain Retaliation

Iranian airstrikes damage U.S. jets in Jordan, Trump threatens Pickaxe Mountain. Tensions escalate amid rising conflict.

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September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Iranian airstrikes reportedly caused damage to multiple U.S. military aircraft stationed at a base in Jordan, according to CBS. The attack targeted Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and involved an A-10 Thunderbolt, commonly known as the Warthog, which lost a wing during the assault.

Eight F-15 fighter jets were also reported to have sustained minor damage but were expected to return to service. While the U.S. military has not officially confirmed these claims, the incident occurred amid increased hostilities in the region, including the most significant attacks on commercial shipping since the U.S.-Iran conflict began.

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President Donald Trump suggested that the war with Iran could persist beyond the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, claiming Tehran would seek peace once the vote concludes. He also warned of potential U.S. action against Pickaxe Mountain, an alleged Iranian nuclear site, after observing construction activity there. Meanwhile, Pakistan urged Iran to control its Houthi allies in Yemen following intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia.

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