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U.S. Official: Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan Sustained No Major Damage in Iranian Strike

July 12, 2026
Middle East military tensions
Middle East military tensions

An American official speaking to CBS News stated that Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan experienced no substantial harm following the Iranian attack on July 12, 2026.

The claim stands in contrast to the heightened military tensions currently gripping the region. The base, a key strategic facility for U.S. operations in the Middle East, has been a focal point of concern given the escalating hostilities.

The statement underscores the U.S. assessment of the extent of damage from the Iranian operation, though regional developments continue to unfold rapidly. Incidents have been reported across multiple areas, including drone strikes and artillery exchanges in various locations throughout the conflict zone.

Separately, the U.S. Central Command has maintained that Iran does not exercise control over the Strait of Hormuz, with maritime traffic continuing through the critical waterway. However, Iranian state television has countered this assertion, stating that the strait remains closed to all vessel movements.

The U.S. Embassy in Muscat has advised American citizens in Dhofar and Musandam Governorate to remain sheltered in their homes as a precautionary measure in light of recent developments in the region.

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