Iran's Nasr 2 Operation Strikes Muwaffaq Salti Airbase in Jordan

The Muwaffaq Salti airbase in Jordan was struck by Iranian missiles and drones on July 18, resulting in two US service members killed, one missing, and four injured.

The attack is part of Iran's 'Nasr 2' military operation targeting US-linked assets across the Middle East. The strikes were carried out as a direct assault on the airbase, which supports both Jordanian and American military operations.

This marks the most serious direct Iranian attack on US forces in the region in recent memory, with the base previously avoiding significant incidents. The geopolitical implications of this incident are significant, echoing the January 2024 drone attack on Tower 22 in Jordan that led to retaliatory US strikes across Iraq and Syria.

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