IRGC Claims Destruction of US Aircraft at Al-Azraq Base in Jordan

Details of Operation 'Nasr 2' and the Targeting of Al-Azraq Base The Public Relations office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced in a statement issued today, Saturday, July 19, 2026, that its Aerospace Force conducted a large-scale operation against the Al-Azraq (Muwaffaq Salti) Air Base in Jordan in response to recent United States attacks on Iran's civilian infrastructure [1]. This attack, described as the twentieth wave of the operation known as 'Nasr 2' with the holy code 'Ya Abolfazl al-Abbas (AS)', involved the simultaneous use of precision-guided ballistic missiles and suicide drones [2].

According to the IRGC statement, the operation was carried out at dawn today and specifically targeted fighter jet maintenance shelters and main flight ramps at this strategic base. Regional and international media, including Tasnim and Mehr news agencies, have characterized this action as a direct response to American aerial aggression against ports and road facilities in southern Iran [1][2].

Reported Damages and Claims of Destroying Advanced Fighters In the published reports, the IRGC claims that at least two American fighter jets and three other aircraft were completely destroyed in this attack [3]. It is also stated that heavy damage was inflicted on hangars housing F-15, F-16, and F-35 aircraft, and the base's fuel tanks caught fire [4].

Some Turkish news sources such as 'Kars Manşet' and 'Haberler' also reflected this news, referring to the claim of the destruction of two American aircraft in the city of Al-Azraq, Jordan [4]. The IRGC emphasized in its statement that these attacks will continue until the complete cessation of hostile US actions against Iran and called on the people and army of Jordan to prevent the United States from using their territory to attack Islamic countries [1][3].

Reactions from the United States and Jordanian Officials While Tehran emphasizes the decisive success of this operation, reactions from Washington have been cautious. CBS News, quoting anonymous US officials, reported that following recent attacks on the country's bases in Jordan, a number of military personnel were injured, but no official report has yet been released regarding the exact extent of equipment damage or the destruction of aircraft [2][4].

On the other hand, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) had claimed in previous statements that many of Iran's claims are baseless; however, field reports indicate heavy explosions in the Al-Azraq region [1]. The Jordanian government has so far refrained from officially confirming the attack on its soil, although some sources have reported the activation of air defense systems near the country's northern and eastern borders [5].

Strategic Importance of Muwaffaq Salti Base Al-Azraq Air Base, also known as 'Muwaffaq Salti', is one of the most important hubs for United States Air Force deployments in the Middle East. Due to its geographical location, this base plays a key role in US reconnaissance and offensive operations in the region [4]. The targeting of this center indicates an unprecedented escalation of tensions in the summer of 2026, pushing the region to the brink of a full-scale conflict [3][5].