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Tehran fires missiles at three countries after US strikes on Iran

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 616 words · By Emma De Ruiter; Aleksandar Brezar
Regional Conflict Escalation US-Iran Tit-for-Tat Strikes Air Defense Interceptions
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Jordan intercepted five missiles aimed at an area hosting a major airbase near Azraq while Kuwait and Bahrain said their air defences were engaging incoming fire.

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Topics 3

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What happened

Jordan intercepted five missiles aimed at an area hosting a major airbase near Azraq while Kuwait and Bahrain said their air defences were engaging incoming fire.

Why it matters

The attacks followed US strikes on Iranian air defence and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

Common ground

Iran launched a missile attack on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday morning in the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/10/tehran-launches-retaliatory-attacks-on-us-ba…

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Name Calling / Labeling 70% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 17 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Iran launched a missile attack on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday morning”
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Multiple independent sources, including Al Jazeera and other web search results, confirm Iran launched missile attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait on a Wednesday morning.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Hostilities broke out after US–Israeli airstrikes killed several Iranian officials, including …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Iran war has resulted in thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries, mostly in Iran and Lebanon but also in Iraq, Israel, Palestine, countries around the Persian Gulf (particularly…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_2026_Iran_wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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Claim 2: “The Kuwaiti military said its air defences were engaging "hostile aerial targets"”
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Although the specific evidence block for claim 9 was empty, the evidence for claim 1 explicitly mentions that the Kuwait Army said in a statement that air defenses were intercepting 'hostile missile and drone attacks'.
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Claim 3: “The US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with an Iranian drone”
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Claim 4: “US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had "completed self-defence strikes against Iran."”
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Claim 5: “Jordan stated on Wednesday that it shot down incoming missiles which it said were aimed at its important historical town of Azraq, some 100 kilometres from the capital Amman”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
Wikipedia confirms that Azraq is a town in Jordan located 100km east of Amman and that the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is located there. Web search results confirm Jordan reported shooting down missiles aimed at the area.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, during the 2026 Iran war, Iran launched a series of drone and missile strikes targeting American and allied military facilities across the Middle East. Several projectiles crossed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Jordan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Azraq (Arabic: الأزرق, lit. 'blue') is a small town in Zarqa Governorate in central-eastern Jordan, 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of Amman. The population of Azraq was 9,021 in 2004. The Muwaffaq Salti …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azraq,_Jordan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (MSAB, Arabic: قاعدة الشهيد موفق السلطي الجوية, ICAO: OJMS) is a Royal Jordanian Air Force air base located in Azraq, Zarqa Governorate, Jordan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muwaffaq_Salti_Air_Base
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Claim 6: “The IRGC said in a statement that Iranian forces fired "long-range missiles," claiming they "targeted and destroyed four major targets" in Jordan”
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Multiple web search results (Mehr News Agency and others) attribute statements to the IRGC claiming they used long-range missiles to destroy four major targets in Jordan.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, during the 2026 Iran war, Iran launched a series of drone and missile strikes targeting American and allied military facilities across the Middle East. Several projectiles crossed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Jordan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of airstrikes and bombardments carried out during the 2026 Iran war. The strikes began on 28 February 2026, when Israel and the United States launched attacks on targets across Iran, co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_attacks_during_the_202…
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Claim 7: “The US and other NATO allies have used the air base in the past, including to launch strikes on the so-called Islamic State group during the war in Syria”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the use of the base by NATO allies for strikes against ISIS.
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Claim 8: “CENTCOM forces struck Iranian air defence, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz with precision munitions from US Air Force and Navy fighter jets”
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Claim 9: “Jordan intercepted five missiles aimed at an area hosting a major airbase near Azraq”
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The claim is reported by Flipboard and corroborated by a web search result stating that Jordanian military officials said air defence units intercepted five missiles launched by Iran.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jordan, [a] officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, [b] is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the sou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan
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web search NEUTRAL — Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, [8] is an American businessman, former professional basketball player, former baseball player, and minority owner of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan
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web search NEUTRAL — See what's happening with the Jordan Brand. Check out the latest innovations, top styles and featured stories.
https://www.nike.com/Jordan
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Claim 10: “Kuwait and Bahrain said their air defences were engaging incoming fire”
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Multiple independent web search results (AP, and others) confirm that Kuwait and Bahrain reported their air defenses were engaging incoming fire/missiles.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 7, 2026 ... DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait said Wednesday its air defenses are engaged to intercept incoming fire after the United States ...
https://www.stardem.com/ap/world/kuwait-and-bahrain-face-inc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 19, 2026 ... Air defenses across Kuwait and Bahrain intercepted multiple incoming Iranian drone and missile strikes over their territories.
https://www.facebook.com/RoyaNewsEnglish/posts/air-defenses-…
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... Kuwait Air Defenses are intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks detected in the country's airspace, Kuwait Army said in a statement early ...
https://www.facebook.com/alarabiya.english/posts/kuwaits-mil…
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Claim 11: “A major Jordanian airbase, Muwaffaq Salti, is located in its vicinity, hosting the Jordanian Air Force's 1st, 2nd, and 6th Fighter Squadrons”
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Wikipedia and web search results confirm Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is located in Azraq. While the specific squadron numbers (1st, 2nd, 6th) are not explicitly listed in the provided snippets, the base's location and role are verified.
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web search NEUTRAL — Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is located in Jordan.Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (MSAB, Arabic: قاعدة الشهيد موفق السلطي الجوية. , ICAO: OJMS) is a Royal Jordanian Air Force air base located in Azraq, Zarqa Gover…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muwaffaq_Salti_Air_Base
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web search NEUTRAL — Muwaffaq Salti Air Base hosts the largest concentration of US combat aircraft in the region, including 24 F-15E Strike Eagles and 30 F-35A Lightning IIs. Jordan’s General Intelligence Directorate prov…
https://houseofsaud.com/jordan-iran-war-muwaffaq-salti-king-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, located near Azraq in eastern Jordan, serves as a key operational hub for the U.S. Air Force and coalition forces supporting military operations across the Middle East.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/muwaffaq-air-base
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Claim 12: “The attacks followed US strikes on Iranian air defence and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz”
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Wikipedia entries for the '2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign' and '2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis' confirm the US began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the strait following its closure.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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Claim 13: “The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said it had successfully intercepted an undeclared number of missiles”
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Claim 14: “Iran and Israel exchanged fire for the first time since the fragile truce took effect”
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Claim 15: “Iranian state-run media earlier reported at least two series of explosions along Iran's southern coast near the Strait of Hormuz”
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Claim 16: “targeted and destroyed four major targets in Jordan, including F35 fighter nests at an air base and the US command centre in Al-Azraq”
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Multiple sources, including Mehr News Agency and other reports, specifically mention the IRGC targeting F-35 fighter shelters/hangars and a command and control center in Al-Azraq.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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web search NEUTRAL — 10 (MNA) – Iran's IRGC struck a U.S. airbase in Al-Azraq, Jordan, on Wednesday, hitting four key targets, including F-35 fighter shelters and a command and control centre with long-range solid-fuel mi…
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/245213/IRGC-missiles-hit-US-F-3…
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web search NEUTRAL — warriors of the IRGC Aerospace Force, with long-range solid-fuel missiles, attacked and destroyed four important targets, including the F35 fighter jet hangars and the command and control center of th…
https://iqna.ir/en/news/3497783/irgc-missile-attack-targets-…
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Claim 17: “US President Donald Trump said earlier in a social media post that Iran had shot down the aircraft while it was on patrol over the strait”
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