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Army: Four Iranian missiles intercepted, two others fell in remote areas

22-07-2026 11:43 AM


Ammon News - Air defense systems detected six missiles originating from Iranian territory targeting the Kingdom on Wednesday, engaging them immediately upon entering Jordanian airspace, according to a source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF).

The source specified that air defense forces intercepted and shot down four of the incoming missiles, while the remaining two fell in remote, uninhabited areas, resulting in no casualties or material damage.

Teams from the Royal Engineering Corps immediately deployed to the crash sites and the locations of the interception debris to secure the areas and neutralize remaining hazards in accordance with established technical and security procedures, the source added.

The source reaffirmed that the Kingdom’s airspace remains under continuous operational surveillance, emphasizing that the Armed Forces will deal with any airborne threat targeting Jordanian territory under applicable rules of engagement to safeguard national sovereignty and citizen safety.




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