Key facts
- Jordan's army intercepted four Iranian missiles.
- Two other Iranian missiles landed in uninhabited areas.
- No casualties or property damage were reported.
- The missiles entered Jordanian airspace from Iran.
- The incident occurs amid heightened regional tensions.
The Jordanian army announced on Wednesday that its air defence systems intercepted four out of six Iranian missiles that entered the Kingdom's airspace. A military source stated that the missiles were detected as they approached, prompting an immediate response. Four missiles were successfully intercepted and destroyed, while the remaining two fell in remote, uninhabited areas without causing any casualties or property damage. Teams from the Royal Engineering Corps were dispatched to secure the impact sites and handle the missile remnants. This incident occurs amidst heightened regional tensions due to ongoing military exchanges between Iran and the United States.