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Jordan says it intercepted five missiles from Iran

Jordan says it intercepted five missiles from Iran
Photo: apnews.com

Jordan said its air defenses shot down five missiles launched from Iran, according to Petra.

Why it matters: The report adds to signs that the regional conflict is pressing against Jordan's defenses. No injuries were reported, but the episode raises immediate questions about spillover near Jordan's borders.

  • Jordan said it intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, according to Petra and AP.
  • No injuries were reported, according to the Jordanian armed forces spokesman cited by Petra via AP.
  • The reporting does not say where the missiles fell or whether they crossed Jordanian airspace before being intercepted.
  • Petra has also reported earlier interceptions of Iranian missiles and drones over Jordan in recent weeks.

Jordan said its air defenses intercepted and shot down five missiles launched from Iran, according to the state-run Petra news agency and AP's account of the report.

No injuries were reported, AP said, citing Petra and the Jordanian armed forces spokesman.

The available reporting does not establish where the missiles were intercepted or whether they crossed Jordanian airspace before being shot down.

Petra has also reported earlier interceptions of Iranian missiles and drones over Jordan in recent weeks, but the reporting provided here does not include those dates or further operational details.

By the numbers

  • 5 - missiles Jordan said it intercepted from Iran.
  • 0 - injuries reported in the incident, according to the armed forces spokesman cited by Petra via AP.

Yes, but: The reporting does not clarify where the missiles were intercepted or whether they entered Jordanian airspace.

Based on reporting from

  • AP News

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