Key facts
- Alarm sirens sounded in Jordan's Mafraq and Aqaba governorates.
- Iran announced it launched attacks against US interests and bases in the region.
- Jordanian air defences intercepted ten out of 13 ballistic missiles.
- No US casualties have been reported so far from the Iranian attack.
Alarm sirens were activated in Jordan's Mafraq and Aqaba governorates on Tuesday, according to the country's state television. This occurred as Iran announced it had launched attacks against US interests and bases in the region. Jordanian air defences intercepted ten out of 13 ballistic missiles entering their airspace from Iran, while the remaining three fell in remote areas. No US casualties have been reported so far from the attack, according to two US officials. The Public Security Directorate (PSD) had previously clarified the meanings of siren signals: three intermittent blasts indicate an active threat, while one continuous blast signals that the threat has passed (all clear). The PSD advised citizens to remain in their current location and avoid unnecessary movement, seek shelter in the nearest building if outdoors, and move away from windows and open areas if indoors. They also emphasized not approaching any strange, suspicious, or fallen objects, allowing specialized security teams to handle them.