# Why is Iran bombing Jordan’s Al-Azraq base?

https://mins.news/en/item/52366

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-10 03:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/10/why-is-iran-bombing-jordans-al-azraq-base?traffic_source=rss

> Iran has stepped up attacks in recent weeks on Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Al-Azraq. The Islamic Republic considers the facility a legitimate target in the war because it serves as a key operations hub for US troops.

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