Iran launched missiles at a US military base in Jordan, Israeli media reported Friday evening. Interception trails were sighted over the Sea of Galilee, and a loud explosion was heard in Jordan, according to an Iranian report. No official confirmation or casualty details are available.
Iran has reportedly launched missiles at a US military installation in Jordan, according to Israeli media reports on Friday evening. Ynet reported that interception trails were visible over the Sea of Galilee, and cited an Iranian report claiming a loud explosion in Jordan. Separately, N12's the source, citing reporter Ghanem Ibrahim, stated that Iran fired missiles at a US base in Jordan. The reports have not been independently confirmed; there is no immediate information on casualties or damage.
The incident follows a pattern of Iranian missile attacks targeting Jordanian territory and US assets in the kingdom over the past year. The Zioneer has previously covered multiple such barrages, including a July 9 launch of approximately 10 ballistic missiles toward a base in Jordan, a July 29 strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, and additional reports on September 1. In previous incidents, Jordanian air defenses intercepted a portion of the incoming missiles, while others struck their targets. The current reports do not specify whether the latest barrage was intercepted or caused any impacts.
2 developments
- DevelopingSecurity analyst Yair Goldblatt notes 'absolute silence' from Iranian officials on reported fire at US base in Jordan
- DevelopingSingle impact identified at US base in Jordan, according to reports
- StrongUS officials tell Reuters: No casualties among our forces after strike on Jordan
- DevelopingSmoke rises from US base in Jordan after apparent direct hit from Iranian fire
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