Jordan says it shot down four missiles launched by Iran
Jordanian authorities confirmed that current defense measures led to the interception of four Iranian missiles within their airspace. The incident follows claims from Tehran regarding a targeted strike against the kingdom.
The Jordanian government confirmed on Tuesday that its military forces successfully shot down four missiles launched from Iran. The interception occurred as the projectiles entered Jordanian airspace, posing a potential risk to civilian areas and sovereign security.
Tehran had previously signaled its intent to target Jordan, citing the country's decision to host United States military personnel and strategic assets. This escalation comes amid a broader increase in regional tensions involving multiple state and non-state actors.
Jordanian officials stated that the defense systems were activated to protect the kingdom's territorial integrity and that no casualties were reported on the ground following the mid-air destruction of the missiles. The government maintains a policy of neutralizing all incoming threats regardless of their origin.
Source: Iran earlier had claimed an attack targeting Jordan, which hosts U.S. military forces
