Jordan Says Air Defences Downed Three Iranian Missiles, No Casualties Reported
Jordan's army announced on Monday that its air defence systems had intercepted and destroyed three Iranian missiles that entered the kingdom's airspace during the night. The military statement said the missiles originated from Iranian territory and were aimed at Jordan, but caused no injuries or property damage.
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the region following Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israel over the weekend. Jordan, which shares borders with both Israel and Iraq, has historically maintained a cautious neutrality while cooperating with regional security frameworks.
“The air defence system intercepted and downed tonight three missiles coming from Iranian territory that entered Jordanian airspace and targeted the kingdom's territory,” the army said in a statement. “It did not lead to any injuries or material damage.”
The incident underscores the risk of spillover from the Iran-Israel conflict into neighbouring states. Analysts note that Jordan's air defence capabilities have been bolstered in recent years with support from Western allies, allowing it to monitor and respond to aerial threats.
No further details were provided about the type of missiles or their intended targets. The Jordanian government has not issued additional comments, and no official response from Iran has been reported at this time.
