The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have destroyed three F-35 jets at a US base in Jordan and warned of closing the Strait of Hormuz due to US threats. US and Jordanian officials deny any damage or casualties.

Commenters are split on the credibility of the IRGC's claims. 'CentCom' denies the destruction of F-35s, while 'Johnny_Arson' speculates the attack aims to weaken US military presence. 'doubtingtammy' argues targeting infrastructure rather than personnel is a strategic move. 'TreadOnMe' highlights the importance of disabling US assets to reduce operational capacity. 'IranOuttaOil' urges evaluating claims against factual evidence. 'FlakesBongler' views the actions as symbolic retaliation.

The community consensus leans toward skepticism about the IRGC's claims, with sharp divides over the strategic implications. While some see the attack as a calculated move to weaken US operations, others dismiss it as unverified. The debate underscores the tension between Iran's assertive rhetoric and the lack of confirmed evidence, with key fault lines around credibility and strategic intent.