The Israeli military said its Iron Dome system intercepted fragments from an Iranian missile that was initially shot down by the US Navy's Aegis anti-missile system. The interception occurred over Jordan, according to the IDF.
The IDF confirmed Sunday evening that its Iron Dome system intercepted fragments from an Iranian missile that had been shot down by the US Navy's Aegis anti-missile system. The interception occurred over Jordan, according to the military.
The official confirmation caps a fast-moving afternoon of events. At 15:06, initial reports emerged of Iranian missiles launched toward the Jordanian port city of Aqaba, with the IDF warning of possible spillover sirens in southern Israel. Within minutes, multiple updates followed: the US intercepted the missile, Israel launched Iron Dome interceptors as a precaution against falling debris, and footage showed interceptions over Jordan and Eilat. At 15:29, The Zioneer reported unverified footage of Iron Dome interceptions over Jordan. At 15:56, The Zioneer reported, citing i24NEWS, that the US had intercepted an Iranian missile headed to Jordan and that Israel had launched interceptors. The IDF's statement now provides official confirmation of the interceptions and clarifies the sequence.
Israel has repeatedly warned of debris risks from Iranian missile strikes in the region, and the US maintains a naval presence with Aegis-equipped ships in the eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea, as The Zioneer has reported. Jordan has also intercepted Iranian missiles in previous incidents, including a statement on July 15 that it intercepted three missiles.
No casualties or damage have been reported from the incident. The specific type of Iranian missile and the exact location of the fragment interception over Jordan have not been disclosed.
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