Jordan summoned the Iranian envoy on Sunday evening, warning that the kingdom's security and sovereignty are a 'red line,' according to Israeli media (N12). The move comes amid heightened regional tensions with Iran.
Jordan summoned the Iranian envoy in Amman on Sunday evening, according to N12. The Foreign Ministry warned that the kingdom's security and sovereignty are a 'red line' that cannot be crossed. The summoning, reported at 19:53 Jerusalem, is a direct protest against the Iranian missile attack on Jordanian territory earlier in the day.
The missile attack unfolded at 15:11 Jerusalem, when the IDF first warned of launches from Iran toward the southern city of Aqaba, with potential spillover alerts in southern Israel. Moments later, Jordan's military reported that four missiles were fired at Aqaba, three of which were intercepted by air defenses and one struck an uninhabited area. No casualties or damage were reported, as confirmed by the Jordanian military in three subsequent updates published by The Zioneer at 15:11 Jerusalem.
The summoning follows a pattern of Iranian aggression against Jordan. On July 13, The Zioneer reported that Iran again attacked Jordanian territory, according to Arabic-language reports. On July 17, reports indicated Iran was mobilizing regional proxies. The US Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert for citizens early Sunday morning, amid heightened tensions.
It remains unclear whether Iran will respond to the summons or if Jordan plans further measures. The specific origin of the missiles and the full scope of the attack are as reported by Jordanian military and Israeli sources.
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