Goa, July 17 -- Iran on Friday claimed it carried out missile and drone strikes targeting US military aircraft stationed in Jordan, alleging that several American fighter jets and aerial refuelling aircraft were destroyed while others sustained significant damage. The announcement came as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated following continued US military operations against Iranian targets.

According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, the attack was executed in two waves under the 14th phase of its military campaign, codenamed "Operation Nasr 2". Iranian officials described the strikes as a retaliatory response to recent US attacks, which have continued for six consecutive nights.

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