Jordan Intercepts Eight Missiles After Iran Claims Attacks on US Bases
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- Jordan’s armed forces said they intercepted and destroyed eight missiles after they entered the country’s airspace.
- The interceptions followed an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claim that ballistic missiles had targeted two US bases in Jordan.
- Iran described the strikes as retaliation for a US attack on Larak Island, marking another escalation in regional tensions.
Jordanian forces said they intercepted eight missiles after the projectiles breached the country’s airspace, destroying them before they could threaten civilians or property.
The interceptions came shortly after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had launched ballistic missile attacks on two US military bases in Jordan, identified as King Hussein and Al Azraq.
Tehran described the strikes as retaliation for a US attack on Iran’s Larak Island. The exchange followed US strikes on Iranian military positions near the Strait of Hormuz, adding to tensions across the region.
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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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