Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced strikes on 21 targets across US military bases in the region, including four key facilities at Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, known as Al-Azraq. The aerospace division claimed use of long-range solid-fuel missiles against F-35 hangars and a command center.
No casualties were reported from the Jordan strikes, attributed to advance warnings and successful intercepts. However, infrastructure damage remains significant. This incident is part of a broader campaign targeting approximately 20 US sites since early 2026, with estimated damages to US-linked air defense systems reaching $800 million in initial phases.
Al-Azraq serves as a critical hub for coalition air operations in Iraq and Syria. The pattern of escalation includes major incidents on March 10, April 2, and May 28, 2026.
Crypto markets reacted sharply to the escalation. Bitcoin experienced temporary dips, with over $200 million in liquidations recorded during specific trading sessions. Investors are advised to monitor three key indicators: the pace of military escalation, potential disruptions to energy infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, and stablecoin inflows into USDT and USDC, which often precede buying activity in Bitcoin and Ethereum.