Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles Targeting U.S. Base in Jordan Following Tanker Destruction
Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting a U.S. base in Jordan as retaliation for the U.S. military destroying five Iranian oil tankers, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 9, 2026 —
Iran has launched ballistic missiles, with reports indicating the targets were a U.S. base located in Jordan. This action is described as retaliation for the United States military’s prior destruction of five Iranian oil tankers.
The missile launches represent a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. Specific details regarding the exact date and time of the missile launches, as well as the precise U.S. base targeted in Jordan, were not immediately available. Similarly, the exact date and circumstances surrounding the U.S. military’s destruction of the five Iranian oil tankers were not provided in the summary.
The retaliatory action signals a deepening of tensions between the two nations, which have been engaged in a prolonged period of conflict. Further details on the scope of the attacks, any potential casualties, or subsequent actions by either party were not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Tiago Ventura on time.com, see more information here.
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