Jordan says its air defenses shot down 3 Iranian missiles
Jordan said its air defenses intercepted several missiles as Iran claimed attacks on US military assets and warned regional bases remain within range.
- On Friday, July 17, 2026, U.S. airstrikes destroyed a maritime control tower at Iran's Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman, a facility that serves as a key trade route for Afghanistan.
- Targeted for the third time, the Chabahar facility remains a repeated target because it serves as Iran's only oceanic port, essential for bypassing contested maritime chokepoints.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed on July 17 that its forces destroyed U.S. fighter jets in Jordan and radar installations in Oman, though these assertions remain independently unverified.
- Conflict has extended beyond Iranian territory into Gulf states hosting U.S. forces, with the IRGC calling on Jordanians to strike U.S. interests following alleged strikes on southern Iran.
- Chabahar and Bandar Abbas handle the majority of Iran's non-oil maritime trade, allowing the country to bypass the contested Strait of Hormuz for essential cargo operations.
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JUST IN: US Destroys Major Port Surveillance Tower Used to Track and Target Commercial Vessels During Sixth Consecutive Day of Strikes in Iran * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson
US Central Command announced on Friday that in strikes against Iran last night, a decades-old Iranian surveillance tower used to target ships in the Strait of…
MEA clarifies Chabahar Port terminal unharmed in US attack, junks damage reports
India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the Chabahar Port terminal sustained no damage. Reports had suggested the strategic Iranian port might have been affected by recent airstrikes. The government acknowledged the reports but verified the terminal remained intact. India continues discussions with stakeholders regarding the Chabahar Port project. The operational terminal has not been affected by the latest reported attack.
Iran Claims It Destroyed US Fighter Jets, Refuelling Aircraft In Jordan With Missiles And Drones
Iran claims it destroyed multiple US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets at a base in Jordan using ballistic missiles and drones, as tensions with Washington escalate following fresh strikes.
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