The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched another round of missile strikes on US military aircraft stationed at Azraq Air Base in Jordan on July 15, marking the sixth wave of what Iran has branded Operation Nasr 2. The targets included aircraft shelters housing F-15, F-16, and F-35 fighter jets, plus facilities supporting MQ-9 Reaper drones.
Jordan’s air defense forces intercepted most of the incoming missiles, with Jordanian authorities reporting no confirmed casualties or structural damage.
What’s actually happening on the ground
The IRGC framed the July 15 operation as retaliation for prior US strikes on Iranian targets, a pattern that has defined the conflict’s rhythm since hostilities escalated in February 2026. Azraq Air Base sits in northeastern Jordan and serves as a critical hub for US air operations in the region. Through June and July, both the frequency and intensity of these strike waves have increased.
How markets are reading the conflict
