Jordanian air defenses shoot down 5 missiles launched from Iran, state-run news agency says
Summary
Jordan’s air defenses shot down five missiles fired from Iran, according to Jordan’s official news agency. The U.S. military responded with strikes on numerous Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets after Iran attacked a U.S. base in Jordan. No casualties were reported from the missile interceptions or air strikes.Key Facts
- Jordan intercepted and destroyed five missiles launched from Iran.
- No one was hurt by the missile attacks in Jordan.
- The U.S. carried out air strikes against many Iranian Revolutionary Guard locations.
- President Donald Trump promised a strong response after Iran targeted the U.S. base in Jordan.
- Iranian media reported injuries from attacks on the island of Qeshm and explosions in Khuzestan province.
- The U.S. and Saudi Arabia attacked Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 26 people including Iranian advisers.
- Drone strikes caused fires on two natural gas vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta; the responsible party is unclear.
- The ongoing conflict risks escalating into a wider war and impacts the global economy.
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