NYT Finds 20 Structures Damaged at 2 U.S. Jordan Bases in Iranian Strikes
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 23
NYT Finds 20 Structures Damaged at 2 U.S. Jordan Bases in Iranian Strikes
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 23
Summary
At least 20 structures at two U.S. sites in Jordan appeared completely or partly destroyed, according to a New York Times visual investigation of Iranian strikes.
The assessment pieced together Iranian-released satellite images, verified videos from inside and outside the bases, photography and European Space Agency imagery because official detail on the damage has been scarce.
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base was among the sites hit; three of the four U.S. service members killed last week were stationed there, and verified footage showed a projectile exploding near several buildings.
The findings add evidence that Iran's attacks caused substantial damage at U.S. facilities even as the Pentagon declined to comment and the Trump administration sought to limit commercial satellite imagery from the region.
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July 2026 U.S.-Iran Conflict: Ceasefire Breakdown, Rising Casualties, and Global Economic Fallout
Overview
In mid-July 2026, the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran collapsed after President Trump publicly dismissed its importance and hinted at further military action during a NATO summit. This led to a rapid escalation of hostilities, with the U.S. launching consecutive nights of strikes against Iranian targets on July 7th in response to earlier Iranian attacks on commercial ships. U.S. Central Command reported hitting around 90 targets, including critical missile and drone storage facilities and air defense systems, marking a significant intensification of the conflict and setting the stage for further retaliation.