Jordan's military said this morning its air defense systems intercepted four missiles launched from Iran, with no casualties and minor property damage. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the missiles targeted the Prince Hassan airbase in eastern Jordan, which it alleges hosts US MQ-9 drones.
Jordan's military confirmed this morning that its air defense systems intercepted four Iranian missiles that entered the kingdom's airspace, providing additional details on the ongoing Iranian attack on US bases in the region. Engineering teams are clearing debris from fallen missile fragments at several locations, the military said, adding that no casualties were reported and only minor property damage occurred.
The interception follows an earlier report by The Zioneer at 07:20 Jerusalem time, citing ynet, that Jordan's air defenses had intercepted four Iranian missiles. At 07:27, The Zioneer reported that Iran had announced retaliatory missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The broader Iranian attack also targeted US facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman, according to the IRGC.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that the missiles targeted the Prince Hassan airbase in eastern Jordan, which it alleges hosts US MQ-9 drone systems. Jordanian authorities have not confirmed this claim. The kingdom's military emphasized that forces remain on high alert and that any further violation of Jordanian airspace will be dealt with according to rules of engagement and the need to protect national security.
The IRGC's claim regarding the specific target at Prince Hassan airbase remains unverified by independent sources.
4 developments
- ConfirmedJordan says air defenses intercepted 20 Iranian missiles overnight
- StrongBahrain says its forces intercepted multiple Iranian aerial attacks this morning
- DevelopingOpen-source reports suggest Iran missiles hit Jordan this morning, avoided interceptors
- DevelopingIran fires missiles at US bases in the region; Gulf states activate air defenses
Source and signal
- Internal intake