Sirens sound in Jordan as Israel says kingdom is targeted by Iranian missiles
Jordan reports missile fire from Iran, resulting in interceptions and emergency alerts across the kingdom.
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Emergency sirens sounded in Jordan following a missile launch attributed to Iran. Reports from Jordan state that six missiles were fired, with four successfully intercepted. Smoke has been observed in the vicinity of Aqaba.
Coverage from The Times of Israel, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, The Hill, and AP News highlights the interception efforts and the immediate impact on the region. Officials have confirmed there are no injuries at this time.
Future developments will depend on official updates regarding the status of the two missiles not intercepted. Coverage does not yet specify the intended targets or the nature of the recovery efforts near Aqaba.
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Quick answers
How many missiles were intercepted?
According to reports from Jordan, four missiles were intercepted.
Are there any casualties?
Coverage states that there are no injuries.
Where has smoke been observed?
Smoke has been seen rising from the Aqaba area.
Coverage (6)
- US and Iran exchange fire across Middle East, raising concerns about diplomatic efforts 10TV · 1h ago
- Jordan says six missiles fired by Iran, four intercepted; no injuries The Times of Israel · 5h ago
- Live updates • Jordan says it intercepted four missiles after launch from Iran Haaretz · 5h ago
- Smoke seen rising from Aqaba area after Iran launches missile towards Jordan The Jerusalem Post · 5h ago
- Iran launches missiles at Jordan The Hill · 5h ago
- Sirens sound in Jordan as Israel says kingdom is targeted by Iranian missiles AP News · 5h ago
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