# Al‑Azraq Air Base

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-16**: Iran announces dual strikes on US bases — State broadcaster IRIB reports that the Army's Operation Lightning (phase 9) struck Al‑Azraq base in Jordan with drones, hitting radar, comms, and fuel tanks; simultaneously, the IRGC's Operation Nasr 2 (wave 8) struck Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. Both operations framed as retaliation for US strikes that killed 7 Iranian soldiers.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 7 Officers Died, 2 US Bases Hit: Iran’s Drone Barrage Challenges Space‑Enabled Defenses
2026-07-20 08:04:37 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

Iran’s claimed drone and missile strikes on Al‑Azraq and Ali Al Salem airbases on July 16 threaten the terrestrial infrastructure that underpins U.S. space‑based surveillance and targeting networks. With 7 Iranian soldiers killed in prior U.S. strikes, the escalation cycle now jeopardizes the forward bases crucial for GPS, satellite communications, and ISR.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/iran-strikes-us-bases-space-defense-2026

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