Strikes on American assets are reported without naming an actor, while American strikes on Iran are attributed directly to the US and Israel by name.

How it builds, in Jordan air base strikes vs. US-Israeli war on Iran

No actor named: who struck the air base?
Multiple American military aircraft suffered damage in strikes overnight on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan
Agentless passive: the attacker is omitted entirely
Second agentless passive for US losses
One A-10 Thunderbolt, known as the Warthog, was struck and left with a missing wing
Agentless passive: attacker still unnamed in follow-up detail
Named actors for strikes against Iran
the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February
Full attribution: both aggressors named explicitly

The same decision, both sides

Attribution of the attacking party

Strikes on the US air base in Jordan are reported with no actor named, leaving the attacker invisible to the reader.

Multiple American military aircraft suffered damage in strikes overnight on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan

Strikes against Iran are attributed directly and fully to the United States and Israel by name.

the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February

Framing of military action as war or incident

Damage to US aircraft is framed as a discrete incident, described in technical detail with no broader label attached.

roughly eight F-15s sustained light damage and were placed back into service

Military action against Iran is elevated to the level of a named, dated war with identified belligerents.

the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February

What a reader is left with. A reader is left with the impression that the United States and Israel are the clear, named aggressors in a war against Iran, while whoever attacked American forces in Jordan remains a shadowy, unidentified party, making US military action appear unprovoked and Iranian or allied retaliation appear invisible.

Middle East live: Trump warns Iran 'not to get cute' over activity at Pickaxe mountain

Your personal data, your options, our responsibility We and our partners use cookies or similar technologies to access and store non-sensitive information such as your IP address. The processing of your personal data allows us, for example, to improve your user experience, monitor audience ratings, offer social networks features, or display personalized advertisements. By clicking "Accept", you consent to the use of cookies or similar technologies by France Médias Monde and its partners. You can change your choice or withdraw your consent anytime by clicking "Customize" below or the "Manage my privacy settings" link available in the menu. We and our partners do the following data processing based on your consent: store and/or access information on a device, personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, warning them "not to get cute." He also commented that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after US midterm elections, as his advisors warned the conflict could extend through the remainder of his presidency. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Trump says oil prices may not fall until after midterm elections President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after US midterm elections. Oil prices on Wednesday jumped more than 3%, pushing international Brent crude past the $100 threshold for the first time since July as salvos between the US and Iran escalated. “Right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward,” Trump said. “I think it’s going to take a little bit longer than the midterm.” US military aircraft damaged in strikes on Jordan air base Multiple American military aircraft suffered damage in strikes overnight on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, CBS reporter Jennifer Jacobs said on Wednesday on X. One A-10 Thunderbolt, known as the Warthog, was struck and left with a missing wing, while roughly eight F-15s sustained light damage and were placed back into service, she added. Trump warns Iran against activity at Pickaxe Mountain President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, urging Tehran to be cautious. "We notice there's a little activity at Pickaxe. I would advise Iran not to get cute because we will have to hit them very hard," Trump said in a speech at the midterm Republican convention. Pickaxe Mountain, located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, is a fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes. Trump has been threatening strikes on Pickaxe Mountain since at least mid-July. The rise in oil and gas prices due to the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February, has become a major issue for Trump and his Republican Party in the lead-up to the midterm US elections in November. Welcome to the France 24 liveblog covering events in the Middle East. You can catch up on yesterday's key developments here.

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