Jordan intercepts 10 of 13 missiles that entered its airspace
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Jordan's air defenses intercepted 10 of 13 ballistic missiles that entered its airspace, according to army sources cited by state news agency Petra. Three missiles fell in uninhabited areas away from residential zones. The incident follows Iran's Revolutionary Guards announcement that it targeted the US Marine base Camp Titin in Jordan in retaliation for a US strike on a wedding house in Sirik.
Key Facts
- Jordanian air defenses intercepted 10 of 13 ballistic missiles that entered the country's airspace.
- Three missiles fell in uninhabited areas away from residential zones.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it targeted the US Marine base Camp Titin in Jordan in retaliation for a US strike on a wedding house in Sirik.
- US Central Command announced it had launched strikes on Revolutionary Guards targets in Iran.
- Explosions were reported in several areas around the Strait of Hormuz, including Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, and Konarak.
Missile Interception
Jordan's state news agency Petra, citing army sources, reported that 13 missiles entered Jordanian airspace. Air defense systems intercepted 10 of the 13 ballistic missiles. The remaining three missiles fell in uninhabited areas away from residential zones.
Iranian Retaliation Claim
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced it targeted the US Marine base Camp Titin in Jordan with ballistic missiles. The attack was described as retaliation for a US strike on a wedding house in Sirik. US Central Command said it had launched strikes on Revolutionary Guards targets in Iran. Following the US announcement, explosions were reported in several areas around the Strait of Hormuz, including Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, and Konarak.
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