Key facts
- Jordan's army intercepted seven Iranian missiles and six drones over the past 24 hours.
- Kuwait's military activated air defenses to intercept a drone attack from Iran.
- No casualties or damage were reported in Jordan.
- The Royal Jordanian Air Force shot down three missiles on Thursday morning.
- A fourth missile landed in an uninhabited area.
- Six drones were intercepted Wednesday evening.
Jordan's army announced on Thursday that it had intercepted a total of seven Iranian missiles and six drones that were targeting the Kingdom over the past 24 hours. An official military source stated that Royal Jordanian Air Force air defense systems shot down three missiles on Thursday morning, while a fourth missile landed in a remote, uninhabited area. The six drones were intercepted and downed on Wednesday evening. No casualties or material damage were reported as a result of these interceptions. Teams from the Royal Engineering Corps were deployed to the crash sites to secure the areas and neutralize any remaining hazards. The Jordanian Armed Forces affirmed their continued monitoring of the Kingdom's airspace and their readiness to respond to any threats. Citizens were urged not to approach debris sites and to rely on official information sources. Separately, Kuwait's military activated air defenses to intercept a drone attack from Iran, according to the country’s military. The General Staff of the Army said that any sounds of explosion are drones being intercepted.