The Jordanian military announced on Thursday morning that its air defenses intercepted five ballistic missiles fired from Iran. The army stated the missiles were aimed at US military bases in the kingdom. No details on casualties or damage were provided.
The Jordanian military announced on Thursday morning that its air defense systems intercepted five ballistic missiles launched from Iran. The army stated that the missiles were fired toward US military bases in the kingdom, but did not provide details on the type of missiles, the location of interception, or any casualties.
The interception is the latest development in a sharp escalation that began overnight Wednesday, when US and Saudi forces reportedly struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) positions in Iraq, killing dozens of operatives. In response, Iran launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles at Jordan, targeting US bases. As The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday, a US official confirmed to i24NEWS that Iran had launched at least four ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan in the initial barrage.
The number of missiles in the current wave and the extent of any damage remain unclear. The Jordanian announcement did not specify whether the intercepted missiles were part of the same barrage or a later launch.
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