The Jordanian military said three ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward Aqaba were intercepted, while a fourth struck an open area. Israeli security officials reported launching two interceptors from Eilat to prevent falling debris, according to N12.
Sunday afternoon, the Jordanian military confirmed that its air defenses intercepted three Iranian ballistic missiles targeting the southern city of Aqaba, while a fourth missile struck an open area, causing no reported casualties. In response, Israel launched two interceptors from Eilat to prevent falling debris, Israeli security officials told N12. The incident marks the latest in a series of interceptions by Jordanian and US forces since Friday, when Iran launched missiles toward Jordan and Gulf states.
Earlier on Sunday at 15:56 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the US intercepted an Iranian missile heading toward Jordan, and Israel launched interceptors as a precaution. That report noted that the US embassy in Jordan had evacuated the Aqaba airport and port due to a 'specific and credible threat.' The Zioneer first reported on Friday, July 17 at 07:53 Jerusalem that Iran fired missiles at US bases in the Gulf and Jordan. Within minutes, Ynet reported that Jordan had intercepted missiles, and the Jordanian military officially confirmed the interception of three missiles.
The Zioneer has reported on multiple instances of Iranian missile launches toward Jordan over the past week. On Wednesday, July 15, Jordan said it intercepted three missiles. On Thursday, July 16, the military confirmed intercepting eight missiles. On Saturday, July 18, Jordan confirmed intercepting ten missiles overnight. These interceptions come amid a broader escalation between Iran and the US, with Iranian missiles also targeting Gulf states.
It remains unclear whether the fourth missile that struck an open area caused any damage beyond the initial report of no casualties. The exact launch site of the missiles and whether this salvo was part of a larger coordinated attack have not been disclosed. Additionally, the relationship between the US interception earlier today and the Jordanian interception is not fully specified.
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