Jordan intercepts 5 Iranian missiles

The Jordanian Armed Forces shot down five long-range missiles fired from Iran toward the Azraq air base, with debris falling on Jordanian territory but no casualties reported.

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Jordan's Armed Forces said they intercepted and destroyed five missiles fired from Iran toward the Azraq air base on Wednesday. Debris fell on Jordanian territory but caused no injuries or material damage.

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  • Jordan shot down 5 missiles launched from Iran toward Azraq
  • Debris landed on Jordanian soil with no casualties
  • Iran's IRGC said it targeted four sites at the base

Jordan’s Armed Forces announced early Wednesday that they intercepted and destroyed five missiles launched from Iran toward the Azraq region in eastern Jordan.

The military said debris from the interceptions fell on Jordanian soil but caused no injuries or material damage.

Earlier on Wednesday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted four sites at Jordan’s Azraq air base using long-range missiles.