Archive · 20 Jul 2026
IRGC Accuses Jordan of Aiding Attacks on US Forces
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran says that people in Jordan helped them attack US military bases.
They claim they destroyed buildings and killed many American soldiers.
The US says fewer soldiers were killed.
Both countries are fighting, and the US is also attacking places in Iran.
There was also a fire on a ship in a busy waterway.
Other countries nearby are also being affected by the fighting.
IRGC claims Jordan-based intelligence aided attacks on US forces in Jordan.
IRGC says it destroyed 20 hangars and killed dozens of US troops at al-Azraq air base.
US reports 17 American service members killed and one missing.
IRGC claims ballistic missiles struck US aircraft at Aqaba airport.
Conflict escalates with US strikes on Iranian infrastructure and Iran targeting US-aligned countries.
- Who
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and US forces
- What
- IRGC claims Jordan-based intelligence aided attacks on US forces
- When
- Conflict ongoing, recent escalation in past week
- Where
- Jordan, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel
- Why
- Retaliation for deaths of US personnel and ongoing tensions
- Organization
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
- Location
- Jordan, Iran, Strait of Hormuz
- US Casualties
- 17 confirmed, 1 missing
- Targets Hit
- Al-Azraq air base, Aqaba airport
- Missiles Used
- Ballistic missiles
- Other Incidents
- Commercial vessel fire in Strait of Hormuz