Jordanian Armed Forces: Intercepting and shooting down 3 missiles launched from Iran targeting the Kingdom's territory

The Jordanian Armed Forces announced on Monday evening that its air defense systems intercepted and shot down three missiles originating from Iran that were targeting the Kingdom, with no casualties or material damage reported. The statement quoted a senior military source as saying that “air defense systems intercepted and shot down, tonight, three missiles coming from Iranian territory, which entered Jordanian airspace and targeted the Kingdom’s territory,” adding that “the interception and shooting-down operation resulted in no human casualties or material damage.”

The statement further noted that teams from the Royal Engineers Corps began their duties at the sites where debris fell, handled the debris, and secured the sites in accordance with established technical and security procedures.

It emphasized that the Jordanian Armed Forces continue to monitor the Kingdom’s airspace and maintain their operational readiness, and that they will not hesitate to deal with any threat to the Kingdom’s security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens, in accordance with established rules of engagement. The statement called on citizens to obtain information from official sources and to refrain from circulating rumors and unverified news.