Iran targets US-Jordanian airbase with missile strike amid nuclear deal tensions

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/what-are-irans-ballistic-missile-capabilities-2026-02-26/ Iran targets US-Jordanian airbase with missile strike amid nuclear deal tensions US-Iran final nuclear deal Share Add us on Google by Estefano Gomez Jul.

12, 2026 Iran has reportedly launched at least 12 missiles targeting the Muwaffaq Salti Airbase in Jordan, escalating tensions amid the ongoing 2026 Iran–United States conflict. This airbase, a significant U.S.

-Jordanian facility, hosts critical military infrastructure including F-35 shelters and a U.S. command center.

The attack comes as negotiations over a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled, with both sides unable to resolve key issues such as Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the release of frozen assets.

The development has further strained diplomatic efforts, casting doubt on the possibility of reaching a final nuclear agreement by the upcoming deadlines. Advertisement Key Takeaways The missile strike appears to indicate a significant escalation by Iran, targeting a joint U.S.

–Jordanian military base. Market pricing suggests a decrease in confidence regarding a U.S.

-Iran nuclear deal by August 13, 2026, with odds falling to 2.8% YES. Market participants are factoring in heightened geopolitical tensions as a major barrier to successful negotiations.

What to Watch Observers will be closely monitoring any official statements from key actors such as President Donald Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Developments in negotiations, particularly any public rejection or acceptance of enrichment terms, could significantly shift market sentiment. The potential for further military actions or retaliatory strikes may also influence the likelihood of a nuclear deal, with market pricing reflecting these geopolitical dynamics.

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reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/what-are-irans-ballistic-missile-capabilities-2026-02-26/ Iran has reportedly launched at least 12 missiles targeting the Muwaffaq Salti Airbase in Jordan, escalating tensions amid the ongoing 2026 Iran–United States conflict. This airbase, a significant U.

S.-Jordanian facility, hosts critical military infrastructure including F-35 shelters and a U.S.

command center. The attack comes as negotiations over a nuclear deal between the U.S.

and Iran remain stalled, with both sides unable to resolve key issues such as Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the release of frozen assets. The development has further strained diplomatic efforts, casting doubt on the possibility of reaching a final nuclear agreement by the upcoming deadlines. Advertisement Key Takeaways The missile strike appears to indicate a significant escalation by Iran, targeting a joint U.

S.–Jordanian military base. Market pricing suggests a decrease in confidence regarding a U.

S.-Iran nuclear deal by August 13, 2026, with odds falling to 2.8% YES.

Market participants are factoring in heightened geopolitical tensions as a major barrier to successful negotiations. What to Watch Observers will be closely monitoring any official statements from key actors such as President Donald Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Developments in negotiations, particularly any public rejection or acceptance of enrichment terms, could significantly shift market sentiment.

The potential for further military actions or retaliatory strikes may also influence the likelihood of a nuclear deal, with market pricing reflecting these geopolitical dynamics. Get live prediction-market analysis, powered by Vera. Sign up for Vera.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Estefano Gomez. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.