Jordan’s army says it destroyed 18 ballistic missiles fired from Iran
Jordanian authorities said 18 of 20 ballistic missiles were intercepted, while US-operated Patriot batteries fired about 60 interceptors, Defense Express reported.
- Jordanian air defense systems intercepted 18 of 20 ballistic missiles fired from Iran on Wednesday, with two missiles falling in unpopulated areas.
- On Tuesday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps claimed to target facilities used for F-35, F-16, and F-15 fighter jets at the Azraq airbase in Jordan.
- Jordanian authorities confirmed no casualties occurred, while specialized teams began securing debris locations and warned citizens against approaching unidentified objects.
- Following two Iranian ballistic missile attacks on an American Navy warship, Central Command reported destroying five Iranian crude oil carriers overnight.
- Iran's history of attacking the Kurdistan Region with around 1,000 drones and missiles since February underscores regional vulnerability; analysts suggest the Jordan strike may signal intent toward Israel.
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Iranian missiles intercepted over Jordan as Tehran hits back at US
Iranian missiles were intercepted over Mafraq, about 44 miles north of Amman, according to reports. The launches came after the U.S. military said it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers the previous day in response to attacks on American warships. Iranian state media said Tehran then launched missiles toward U.S. targets in Jordan, marking another...
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Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at U.S.-Used Base in Jordan as Hormuz Shipping War Escalates
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Iran uses cluster warheads in major Jordan strike? 20 ballistic missiles target USA's Al-Azraq base
Iran has reportedly launched a major ballistic missile strike toward Jordan, with around 20 missiles said to have targeted the U.S. Al-Azraq Air Base. Reports are also raising questions over whether cluster warheads were used in the attack, potentially increasing the threat to American forces and military infrastructure. The reported strike comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States across the region, with U.S. bases facin…
US Patriot Batteries Go Into “Machine-Gun Mode” Against Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack, Video
US-operated Patriot batteries may have fired roughly 60 interceptor missiles to counter an Iranian barrage of just 20 ballistic missiles over Jordan, highlighting the enormous ammunition demands involved in defending against sustained ballistic attacks, Defense Express reported on September 9.
Iran's attacks on Jordan show how the kingdom has become frontline state
Tuesday night was not the first time Iran has targeted Jordan and claimed it was striking at US bases there; however, the large number of missiles launched by Tehran indicates that Iran is escalating
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