Soar, an Australia-based digital mapping platform, today released satellite images of Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti military airport, taken on 8/9 and 10/9. The images reveal at least six suspected damage points at the base following Iran's ballistic missile strike.

"One fighter jet hangar appears to have been struck, with suspected impact craters visible along the runway. Additionally, two unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hangars show noticeable alterations, likely indicating damage, though its full extent remains unclear," Soar stated.

Satellite images of Muwaffaq Salti base on 8/9 and 10/9. Video: Soar

One area of damage was observed near the base's fighter jet staging area. It is possible that explosions caused debris to scatter, damaging aircraft parked there.

United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the command overseeing US military operations in the Middle East, has not yet commented.

Asked if there was "any truth" to reports of Iran damaging US fighter jets in Jordan, President Donald Trump responded, "no." He added, "Absolutely nothing. No damage."

On the morning of 9/9, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had launched ballistic missile strikes against US military infrastructure at Muwaffaq Salti base. This action was declared in retaliation for an attack on five crude oil tankers the previous day.

"A significant number of ballistic missiles, including both solid-fuel and liquid-fuel models, struck hangars and areas used for maintenance, preparation, and staging of F-35, F-15, and F-16 fighter jets, inflicting heavy damage on the enemy," the IRGC statement read.

Aircraft in the staging area at Muwaffaq Salti base in a satellite image taken in February. Photo: Airbus

The Jordanian military stated it successfully intercepted 18 of the 20 ballistic missiles targeting its territory, noting that the remaining two fell in uninhabited areas.

CBS News, citing informed sources on 9/9, reported that at least eight US F-15E multirole fighter jets and one A-10 attack aircraft were struck during the assault. The A-10 reportedly sustained the most severe damage, with its wing breaking off. The F-15E fighter jets, however, incurred minor damage and are expected to return to service quickly.

Videos shared by Jordanian citizens on social media depicted a volley of Patriot missiles launched from defensive positions safeguarding Muwaffaq Salti base. However, at least four Iranian ballistic missiles reportedly bypassed the defense network and struck the airport. US military facilities in Aqaba city and Prince Hassan air base in Jordan were also targeted.

Moments when Patriot defense systems protecting Muwaffaq Salti base fired on the morning of 9/9. Video: X/BabakTaghvaee1

CBS News reported that US forces in Jordan launched over 30 Patriot interceptor missiles to counter the Iranian strike. However, military specialized websites estimated the actual number of interceptors fired to be between 80 and 100.

Muwaffaq Salti serves as home to three F-16 fighter squadrons of the Jordanian air force, along with numerous US and allied aircraft involved in operations against the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS). Iran has claimed more than ten attacks on this facility between March and September.

Satellite images taken by Airbus in mid-February, days before the Middle East conflict escalated, revealed over 60 US fighter jets amassed at parking areas at Muwaffaq Salti airport. This number was three times the usual deployed force, not including aircraft housed in hangars.

The aircraft included approximately 30 F-35 stealth fighter jets, more than 20 F-15E fighter jets, several A-10 attack aircraft, and six other aircraft, whose type was unspecified, possibly F/A-18E/F fighter jets or EA-18G electronic warfare aircraft.

Pham Giang (According to CBS News, Tasnim, AFP)