The Jordanian military announced Monday that its air force intercepted two drones that were aimed at hitting Jordanian territory, according to Abu Ali Express. The declaration follows the IDF's earlier statement that it intercepted two drones over Jordan this morning.
The Jordanian military announced Monday that its air force intercepted two drones that were intended to strike the kingdom, according to Abu Ali Express. The declaration came after the Israel Defense Forces said earlier this morning that it had intercepted two drones over Jordanian territory.
This is the latest in a series of drone interceptions reported over Jordan today. At 12:32 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Jordan confirmed intercepting two drones near the border, with the IDF stating the drones did not enter Israeli airspace. Minutes later, at 12:38, the Jordanian military said it had downed two Iranian drones that entered its airspace.
The new statement adds that the drones were aimed at hitting Jordanian soil, a detail that sharpens the threat picture. The announcement is attributed to a single source, Abu Ali Express, and details on the drones' origin and launch site remain unconfirmed.
The incident adds to a pattern of drone activity over Jordan in recent weeks. On July 21, Jordan intercepted five Iranian drones, with the IRGC claiming the target was a US military compound. On July 22, British fighter jets intercepted two Iranian drones over Jordanian airspace, as The Zioneer previously reported. The present interception underscores the ongoing role of Jordanian airspace in the regional drone conflict.
3 developments
- ConfirmedJordan confirms intercepting two drones near the border; IDF says drones did not enter Israel
- DevelopingJordan says it intercepted 4 drones entering its airspace
- DevelopingBritish fighter jets intercept two Iranian drones over Jordanian airspace
- DevelopingArmy Radio reports unusual drone interception near Dead Sea on Jordan border this morning
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