Jordan intercepts 10 Iranian ballistic missiles

Jordanian air defense units intercepted and destroyed 10 ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Tuesday, September 1. According to the Jordan Armed Forces, 13 missiles entered Jordanian airspace in total. The remaining three missiles landed in remote areas away from populated communities, resulting in no reported deaths, injuries, or major property damage.

Military and engineering teams have been deployed to secure the impact sites and manage debris to ensure public safety. Authorities have urged residents to avoid approaching any unidentified objects or wreckage and to rely solely on official government statements to prevent the spread of unverified information.

This incident marks the second missile attack involving Iranian projectiles in Jordan within a 48-hour period. On Monday, Jordanian forces reported intercepting eight missiles during an escalation involving Iranian strikes against targets linked to United States forces in the region. The heightened activity occurs amid broader military tensions between Iran and the United States.