Iran Launches Surprise Missile Attack On US Base In Jordan, American Officials Deny

Last Updated:September 04, 2026, 11:38 PM IST

There has been no official confirmation from the Jordanian government of an attack on its soil.

A man waves an Iranian flag before a political billboard at Valiasr Square in central Tehran. (AFP photo)

Reports have emerged over a reported Iranian missile attack on a US military base in Jordan, with Tehran appearing to acknowledge the strike while American officials have denied that any such firing was detected.

The official X account of the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mumbai posted shortly after reports of the alleged attack emerged: “The best way to stop an attack is to attack the attackers first.”

“Our forces struck a U.S. base in #Jordan that was preparing to strike us. In the Middle East, even the preemptive strike now needs a preemptive strike,” the official Iranian government account on X added.

Earlier, Iranian state media have also reported missile launches towards US forces in Jordan. Al Arabiya reported that Iranian missiles were intercepted over northern Jordan, following reports of launches from Isfahan and other parts of Iran.

Videos shared online appear to show air defence activity over Jordan. However, the footage has not been independently verified, and its exact timing and location remain unclear.

The reports have also been disputed by a US official. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 14a senior US official said, “We do not recognise at this stage firing on US bases in Jordan.”

There has been no official confirmation from the Jordanian government of an attack on its soil.

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Did Iran claim responsibility for a missile attack on a US base in Jordan?

Yes, Iran’s Consulate General in Mumbai and the official Iranian government account on X posted messages appearing to acknowledge a strike on a US base in Jordan. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also claimed responsibility for attacking the US Al Azraq (Muwaffaq Salti) Air Base in Jordan.

How did US officials respond to reports of an Iranian missile attack on their base in Jordan?

US officials have denied that any such firing was detected, with a senior US official stating, “We do not recognise at this stage firing on US bases in Jordan.” The US State Department, however, issued a security alert for residents in Jordan, advising them to seek cover due to reports of missiles, drones, or rockets in Jordanian airspace.

What was Jordan’s response to the alleged Iranian missile attack?

The Jordanian military stated it intercepted seven Iranian missiles and six drones, reporting no casualties or material damage. Jordan’s armed forces also said its air defense systems and Royal Jordanian Air Force fighter jets intercepted all incoming projectiles.

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