Jordan intercept four Iranian missiles; two fall in uninhabited areas
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- Jordan detected six missiles entering its airspace from Iran.
- Air defenses intercepted four of the incoming missiles.
- The remaining two landed in uninhabited areas without causing casualties or damage.
- The military secured the impact sites and reaffirmed its readiness to counter aerial threats.
Jordanian air defense systems detected and responded to six missiles launched from Iranian territory that targeted the Kingdom's land on Wednesday, according to an official military source from the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army.
The military official confirmed that air defense units engaged the threats immediately upon their entry into Jordanian airspace, successfully intercepting and shooting down four of the incoming missiles.
Two missiles fall in uninhabited areas
The statement noted that the remaining two missiles landed in remote, unpopulated areas. No human casualties or material damage were recorded as a result of the strikes or interceptions.
Specialized teams from the Royal Engineering Corps were dispatched immediately to the landing sites and areas where interception debris fell. Personnel secured the locations and handled all explosive remnants in accordance with established technical and security protocols.
Continuous operational monitoring
The General Command emphasized that the Kingdom's airspace remains under continuous operational surveillance.
The military source reaffirmed that the Jordanian Armed Forces will continue to counter any aerial threat targeting the nation's territory under their active rules of engagement, ensuring the protection of Jordan's sovereignty and the safety of its citizens.
