Smoke was reported rising from Aqaba Airport in Jordan on Sunday afternoon, with sources claiming a direct hit on the airport. The claim has not been independently verified.
At 15:39 Jerusalem, sources claim a direct hit on Aqaba Airport, with smoke reported rising from the site. This follows a series of earlier reports Sunday afternoon of Iranian missile launches toward Aqaba, interception activity, and a smoke plume observed near the airport by an Eilat resident.
Earlier today, at 15:11 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported initial explosions in Eilat amid Iranian ballistic missile attacks on Aqaba, with the US military intercepting threats. Subsequent updates confirmed interceptions over Jordan, shrapnel in Eilat, and a flight from Dubai diverted. By 15:11, an Israeli security analyst stated the event had concluded, with all interceptions outside Israeli territory and no casualties. Minutes later, an Eilat resident documented an additional smoke plume near the airport. Throughout this period, no official confirmation of a direct hit on the airport was provided.
As The Zioneer reported on Saturday, thick smoke continued to rise from Muwaffaq al-Salti Air Base in Jordan following Iranian strikes, indicating a pattern of attacks on Jordanian military infrastructure.
The claim of a direct hit on Aqaba Airport remains unverified. No official statement has been issued by Jordanian or Israeli authorities, and it is unclear whether the airport sustained damage or if there are casualties. The origin of the reported strike has not been specified.
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