Jordanian military sources said the country’s air defense systems intercepted and destroyed eight Iranian missiles that entered Jordanian airspace on Thursday, with no casualties or damage reported, according to Al Jazeera.
Citing a Jordanian military source, Al Jazeera reported that the missiles were intercepted after being launched toward Jordanian territory. The source said the operation was carried out successfully and that no civilians were injured and no infrastructure was damaged.
Jordanian authorities did not identify the intended targets of the missiles or provide further operational details. The Jordanian Armed Forces had not issued a detailed public statement at the time of publication.
The reported interceptions followed Iranian claims earlier on Thursday that its military had launched drones targeting the U.S.-used Al Azraq Air Base in Jordan. Iranian state media said the operation targeted military communications systems, radar installations and fuel storage facilities at the base.
Jordan has repeatedly said it will defend its sovereignty and airspace against any military activity that threatens its security, regardless of the parties involved. The kingdom hosts U.S. military personnel and facilities and has increasingly faced security risks as regional hostilities have intensified.
The latest incident comes amid an escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States. In recent days, U.S. forces have conducted repeated strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, including air defense systems, radar installations, missile sites and drone facilities along Iran’s southern coast. Washington has said the operations are intended to reduce threats to international shipping and protect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks that it says targeted U.S. military facilities and assets in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. Several of Tehran’s claims have not been independently verified, and U.S. officials have not confirmed the reported attacks or their impact.
Neither the Jordanian government nor the U.S. military immediately commented on the reported interception of the eight missiles beyond the military source cited by Al Jazeera.
The exchange of military action has heightened concerns that the conflict could spread further across the Middle East, increasing risks to civilian populations, regional security and international shipping routes.
