Iran launched a salvo of ballistic missiles at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan this morning in response to reported American strikes, according to Abu Ali Express. The Jordanian military said it intercepted five of the missiles and thwarted the attack.
The Jordanian military confirmed early Wednesday morning that it intercepted five Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, according to reports from the Abu Ali Express outlet. The announcement, made at 06:27 Jerusalem, marked the first official confirmation of interceptions in what quickly became a multi-layered missile attack by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the US facility in eastern Jordan. The Zioneer's Eye on Zion daily briefing, published at 08:06 Jerusalem today, noted that Jordanian air defenses have been consistently intercepting Iranian missiles aimed at US bases in the kingdom.
The attack unfolded rapidly overnight. Initial reports at 06:27 Jerusalem described an Iranian missile launch toward Jordan in an attempted surprise attack. Within minutes, the Jordanian military stated it had intercepted five missiles. US Central Command (CENTCOM) then confirmed that all incoming missiles were successfully intercepted, characterizing the barrage as a "large attack" by a US official who told i24NEWS it was a "major attack." The IRGC claimed responsibility, saying it targeted the US command center in response to "aggressive actions," and later released footage of what it said were Emad ballistic missile launches from Lorestan province.
As The Zioneer has reported throughout July 2026, the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base has been a primary target in the direct kinetic confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Previous attacks on Jul 9 and Jul 15 involved barrages of approximately 10 ballistic missiles, with Jordanian forces intercepting some. The Eye on Zion briefing today noted that Jordanian military has been a key player in defending US assets.
No casualties or damage were reported in the Jordanian announcement. The exact number of missiles launched remains unclear—some reports say 5–6, others at least 4—and the IRGC's claim of successfully striking the US command center has not been independently verified. CENTCOM had not issued a fresh statement on the latest interceptions as of this morning.
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- StrongSmoke reported rising from US Naval Support Activity in Bahrain
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