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US military aircraft damaged in Iranian strike on Jordan base

The military conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated after overnight Iranian strikes on Jordan's Al-Azraq air base damaged several U.S. military aircraft. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Tehran to 'not get cute' following reported activity at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, as global oil prices hover near $100 per barrel.

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US military aircraft damaged in Iranian strike on Jordan base

  1. 6d agoIran announced plans to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states on Monday.
  2. 8d agoOvernight Iranian strikes on Jordan's Al-Azraq air base damaged several U.S. military aircraft, while President Trump warned Tehran after activity was detected at Pickaxe Mountain.
  3. 9d agoIran retaliated against a US base in Jordan and ships near the Strait of Hormuz following the sinking of Iranian tankers.
  4. 9d agoThe United States launched strikes on Iranian oil tankers as Iran targeted an American military base in Jordan.

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  1. Sep 11 · 11:20 PM

    Iran announced plans to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states on Monday.

  2. Sep 10 · 4:40 AM

    Overnight Iranian strikes on Jordan's Al-Azraq air base damaged several U.S. military aircraft, while President Trump warned Tehran after activity was detected at Pickaxe Mountain.

  3. Sep 9 · 6:30 AM

    Iran retaliated against a US base in Jordan and ships near the Strait of Hormuz following the sinking of Iranian tankers.

  4. Sep 9 · 5:50 AM

    The United States launched strikes on Iranian oil tankers as Iran targeted an American military base in Jordan.

  5. Sep 9 · 5:10 AM

    The US struck five Iranian oil tankers, and Tehran targeted US warships and a base in Jordan.

  6. Sep 6 · 5:10 PM

    Iran touts its military response as the United States maintains its blockade and strikes tankers.

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  • How Iran and China will respond to the proposed US sanctions.
  • Whether these new sanctions will break the current strategic deadlock.
  • How China will respond to the U.S. call for support on sanctions.
  • The specific sanctions being proposed, their timing and how they differ from existing measures.

Update & correction history

  1. Sep 11 · 11:20 PM

    Iran announced plans to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states on Monday.

  2. Sep 10 · 4:40 AM

    Overnight Iranian strikes on Jordan's Al-Azraq air base damaged several U.S. military aircraft, while President Trump warned Tehran after activity was detected at Pickaxe Mountain.

  3. Sep 9 · 6:30 AM

    Iran retaliated against a US base in Jordan and ships near the Strait of Hormuz following the sinking of Iranian tankers.

  4. Sep 9 · 5:50 AM

    The United States launched strikes on Iranian oil tankers as Iran targeted an American military base in Jordan.

  5. Sep 9 · 5:10 AM

    The US struck five Iranian oil tankers, and Tehran targeted US warships and a base in Jordan.

  6. Sep 6 · 5:10 PM

    Iran touts its military response as the United States maintains its blockade and strikes tankers.

  7. Sep 5 · 7:40 PM

    President Trump downplayed the conflict with Iran as 'small potatoes' in public remarks confirmed by media reports.

  8. Sep 4 · 10:34 PM

    The United States has tightened economic pressure on Iran following a week of renewed military strikes.

  9. Sep 4 · 10:33 PM

    Donald Trump characterized the Iran conflict, which has killed 18 US service members, as 'small potatoes'.

  10. Sep 4 · 10:02 PM

    President Donald Trump downplayed the conflict with Iran, describing it as "small potatoes" and "very intermittent."

  11. Sep 4 · 9:20 PM

    US President Donald Trump characterized the ongoing conflict with Iran as 'small potatoes'.

  12. Sep 4 · 4:40 PM

    US Vice President JD Vance stated he would not call the conflict with Iran a war, while South Korea considers contributing to the Strait of Hormuz.

  13. Sep 3 · 9:00 PM

    US Vice President JD Vance stated that he would not characterize the situation with Iran as a war.

  14. Sep 3 · 8:26 PM

    President Donald Trump threatened further military action against Iran as the death toll from U.S. strikes rose to 18.

  15. Sep 3 · 7:28 PM

    Donald Trump warned the U.S. is prepared to attack Iran 'anytime' as Iran launched retaliatory strikes.

  16. Sep 3 · 7:18 PM

    Hegseth stated that the War Powers Act deadline does not apply due to a ceasefire with Iran.

  17. Sep 3 · 7:09 PM

    The United States launched military strikes on Iran in retaliation for an attempted sea mine attack as the conflict reached its six-month mark.

  18. Sep 3 · 2:56 PM

    Donald Trump claimed the U.S. Commerce Secretary made an error regarding American casualties in the conflict.

  19. Sep 3 · 6:20 AM

    President Donald Trump threatens further strikes as the death toll in Iran rises to 18.

  20. Sep 2 · 12:52 PM

    Qatar stated that diplomatic efforts to end the Strait of Hormuz crisis are intensifying.

  21. Sep 2 · 12:48 PM

    Trump aides are reportedly pushing to contain the conflict with Iran until after the US midterm elections.

  22. Sep 2 · 10:27 AM

    A Saudi shipping carrier confirmed a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz that left two dead, while shipping traffic in the area fell below its 10-day average.

  23. Sep 2 · 10:23 AM

    The United States and Iran traded military strikes for the first time since July.

  24. Sep 2 · 8:10 AM

    Iran attacked U.S. military bases in the Middle East following reports of a fatal U.S. strike on a wedding.

  25. Sep 1 · 9:52 PM

    Oil prices reached a two-month high following military strikes between the U.S. and Iran.

  26. Sep 1 · 8:21 PM

    The United States and Iran traded military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.

  27. Sep 1 · 6:01 PM

    The United States launched new airstrikes against Iranian targets.

  28. Sep 1 · 5:46 PM

    The United States launched fresh military strikes on Iran around the Strait of Hormuz.

  29. Sep 1 · 5:20 PM

    The United States military announced it is conducting strikes against targets in Iran.

  30. Sep 1 · 11:11 AM

    Evidence update

    BBC and SBS News confirm the first exchange of strikes between the US and Iran in weeks, with President Trump warning of a hard response.

  31. Aug 31 · 4:37 PM

    Military leaders warned Defense Secretary Hegseth against expanding military operations in Iran.

  32. Aug 31 · 3:40 PM

    Iran reports two killed in US strikes on Larak Island as the two nations trade strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.

  33. Aug 31 · 2:21 PM

    Iran reports two killed in U.S. strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz.

  34. Aug 31 · 8:08 AM

    The US conducted a military strike in the Strait of Hormuz, and a supertanker caught fire after hitting mines.

  35. Aug 31 · 6:44 AM

    An analysis indicates UK households will face a £2,400 financial hit due to the conflict in Iran.

  36. Aug 31 · 1:21 AM

    The military conflict between the United States and Iran has reached its six-month mark, with reports highlighting a taxpayer cost of approximately $1,100 per capita and tension between military commanders and Defense Secretary Hegseth.

  37. Aug 30 · 9:18 PM

    The United States conducted strikes against Iranian launchers on Larak Island, marking the first known attack in weeks.

  38. Aug 30 · 9:00 PM

    The United States military launched its first strike on Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz since July.

  39. Aug 30 · 7:52 PM

    The United States reportedly launched strikes against Iranian launchers on Larak Island.

  40. Aug 30 · 1:31 PM

    Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for Gulf unity as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz persist.

  41. Aug 30 · 12:20 PM

    Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for Gulf unity as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist.

  42. Aug 30 · 1:50 AM

    Iran indicates it is in no rush to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

  43. Aug 29 · 11:50 PM

    Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains below normal levels under the pressure of U.S. sanctions.

  44. Aug 29 · 3:20 PM

    Al Jazeera reports that a new Gulf security architecture is emerging as the US-Iran war reaches its six-month mark.

  45. Aug 29 · 6:20 AM

    A new Gulf security architecture is emerging as the US-Iran war reaches its six-month mark.

  46. Aug 29 · 5:50 AM

    The IRGC has asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz as the US enforces a blockade.

  47. Aug 29 · 4:51 AM

    The U.S. begins enforcing a blockade against Iran as the IRGC asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz.

  48. Aug 28 · 8:38 PM

    The US-Iran war reached its six-month mark as US President Donald Trump shifted his focus.

  49. Aug 28 · 6:40 PM

    A reporter claimed that US President Donald Trump is increasingly frustrated with the war in Iran.

  50. Aug 28 · 6:34 PM

    The conflict between the United States and Iran reached its six-month mark.

  51. Aug 28 · 5:59 PM

    The United States imposed new sanctions targeting Egyptian bank branches, while Qatar stepped in to mediate a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

  52. Aug 28 · 7:40 AM

    The conflict escalated into a direct war between the United States and Iran that has lasted for six months.

  53. Aug 28 · 7:40 AM

    Active conflict between the US and Iran reaches the six-month mark as Tehran prepares to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

  54. Aug 27 · 6:31 PM

    Qatar's Prime Minister visits Tehran for talks amid escalating US economic sanctions.

  55. Aug 27 · 4:10 AM

    Qatar's Prime Minister plans to visit Tehran to revive talks, as US President Trump states he is in no hurry.

  56. Aug 26 · 9:20 PM

    Iran warns of a potential ban on military ships in the Strait of Hormuz under a proposed agreement with Oman.

  57. Aug 26 · 8:00 AM

    Iran asserts that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite a reported maritime route agreement with Oman.

  58. Aug 25 · 11:20 PM

    China condemns the new US sanctions on Iran and its trading partners as 'illegal'.

  59. Aug 25 · 12:50 PM

    China warns it will protect its interests after the US officially widens its sanctions campaign against Iran.

  60. Aug 24 · 9:28 PM

    Iran blacklisted 45 tankers over Strait of Hormuz rules amid escalating tensions with the US.

  61. Aug 24 · 8:23 PM

    The United States prepared to launch its 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran, while Tehran threatened ship seizures.

  62. Aug 24 · 1:30 PM

    South Korea says the US cancelled joint marine exercises amid tensions over Iran.

  63. Aug 24 · 8:11 AM

    Iran threatens Gulf oil exports as the US vows 'economic D-Day' with new sanctions.

  64. Aug 24 · 12:41 AM

    An Iranian official warned that supporting new U.S. economic sanctions would be considered an act of war.

  65. Aug 23 · 9:10 PM

    President Pezeshkian defended a deal with the US as the best option for peace.

  66. Aug 23 · 6:30 PM

    Iran signals an upcoming fuel price hike as President Pezeshkian acknowledges severe economic strain from sanctions.

  67. Aug 23 · 6:00 PM

    Iran's president admits sanctions have caused 'many problems' but says the country has not collapsed, as the government signals a potential fuel price hike.

  68. Aug 23 · 2:30 PM

    Iran's president admits the country faces 'many problems' due to sanctions.

  69. Aug 23 · 9:50 AM

    Tehran warns of retaliation against neighboring countries that participate in the proposed U.S. "economic war".

  70. Aug 23 · 5:00 AM

    Iran's new security chief warns neighbouring nations that assisting US economic sanctions will make them enemies.

  71. Aug 23 · 1:11 AM

    Iran warns neighbouring nations that any state joining the US sanctions will be considered an enemy.

  72. Aug 23 · 12:00 AM

    Iran warns neighboring nations against cooperating with U.S. economic pressure campaigns.

  73. Aug 22 · 9:31 PM

    US military casualties in the Iran conflict have reportedly risen to over 770 as the conflict enters its sixth month.

  74. Aug 22 · 4:31 PM

    Iran says the proposed U.S. sanctions violate the sovereignty of other nations.

  75. Aug 22 · 12:20 PM

    Al Jazeera reports Iran's declaration that new US sanctions violate the sovereignty of other nations.

  76. Aug 22 · 9:40 AM

    Tehran declares new US sanctions a 'declaration of war' on all nations.

  77. Aug 22 · 8:41 AM

    Iran has declared the proposed U.S. sanctions a 'declaration of war' on all nations.

  78. Aug 22 · 8:03 AM

    Oil prices reached a three-week high as the US warned Iran of historic sanctions.

  79. Aug 22 · 4:00 AM

    US President Donald Trump says 'we're seeing what happens' regarding the proposed sanctions on Iran.

  80. Aug 22 · 3:21 AM

    The Pentagon reported that 18 U.S. service members have been killed and over 750 wounded in the Iran conflict, while Iran's president called for an end to the war.

  81. Aug 22 · 2:00 AM

    Iran has officially vowed a 'devastating' response to the US economic threats.

  82. Aug 22 · 2:00 AM

    Iran vows a 'devastating' response to US economic threats while President Trump says 'we're seeing what happens' regarding proposed sanctions.

  83. Aug 22 · 1:41 AM

    Donald Trump stated that he views the Strait of Hormuz as 'American territory'.

  84. Aug 21 · 7:30 PM

    Iran has vowed a 'devastating' response to US economic threats.

  85. Aug 21 · 7:30 PM

    Iran vows a 'devastating' response to US economic threats.

  86. Aug 21 · 7:03 PM

    Iran's president called for an end to the conflict with the US from a position of strength.

  87. Aug 21 · 4:44 PM

    As the war in Iran limits energy supplies, top Asian LNG markets have boosted coal usage, while a significant storm is forecasted to approach the Middle East.

  88. Aug 21 · 10:20 AM

    Tehran warned that the planned US sanctions threaten the global economy.

  89. Aug 21 · 10:20 AM

    Iran warns that planned US sanctions threaten the global economy.

  90. Aug 21 · 9:33 AM

    Bessent expressed skepticism regarding the recent spike in oil prices as the conflict in Iran approaches its six-month mark.

  91. Aug 21 · 9:11 AM

    Global oil prices rise for a second consecutive week due to supply concerns and mounting risks from the US-Iran conflict.

  92. Aug 21 · 9:10 AM

    Iran has declared that Tehran must overcome the 'unjust' U.S. sanctions.

  93. Aug 21 · 9:10 AM

    Iran's leadership stated that Tehran must overcome what it called 'unjust' U.S. sanctions as economic pressure increases.

  94. Aug 21 · 7:31 AM

    Evidence update

    Al Jazeera confirms the US pledge to impose its toughest sanctions on Iran and seek Chinese support.

  95. Aug 21 · 2:20 AM

    The US has vowed to enact its toughest sanctions yet on Iran and is urging China for support.

  96. Aug 21 · 2:20 AM

    US vows toughest sanctions on Iran and urges China to support the measures.

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