Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched 12 ballistic missiles at the US-operated Al-Azraq air base in Jordan on June 10, 2026. This strike marks a significant escalation in the ongoing military confrontation between Tehran and Washington. The attack specifically targeted F-35 fighter jet hangars and a command-and-control center within the installation.
Jordanian air defenses successfully intercepted five incoming missiles. Authorities confirmed no casualties or material damage occurred, though intercept debris landed on Jordanian territory.
The Al-Azraq assault was part of a broader coordinated operation. The IRGC claimed responsibility for strikes against 21 US military sites across the region, including installations in Bahrain and Kuwait. Tehran framed this offensive as retaliation for previous American military actions, continuing a cycle of exchanges that has escalated since February.
Digital asset markets experienced immediate volatility following the strikes. Liquidations heavily impacted long positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum during the initial shock. However, prices demonstrated resilience and partially recovered in subsequent trading sessions as investors digested the persistent geopolitical uncertainty.