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Jordan’s armed forces announced early Monday that its air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed eight missiles that entered the kingdom’s airspace.
According to the Jordanian military, the missiles were neutralised before they could pose any threat to civilians or property.
The official spokesperson for the Jordanian Armed Forces said the country’s air defence systems detected and intercepted the eight missiles during the early hours of Monday as they entered Jordanian airspace.
“The missiles were successfully destroyed before they could pose a danger to citizens or property,” the military said in a statement.
The spokesperson added that the interception operations were carried out based on precise operational assessments and in accordance with established military rules and procedures. The measures were aimed at protecting Jordan’s airspace, ensuring the safety of civilians and safeguarding the country’s sovereignty.
The Jordanian military said all branches of the armed forces remain at a high level of readiness and are carrying out their duties with professionalism and vigilance.
“The armed forces will take all necessary measures to protect the homeland, preserve its sovereignty and maintain security and stability,” the statement added.
The announcement comes amid a sharp escalation in regional tensions following reports of Iranian missile activity in response to a US military operation targeting missile-launching platforms on Iran’s Larak Island.
Earlier, Al Arabiya and Al Hadath correspondents reported that missiles launched from Iran towards Jordan had been intercepted. The development followed threats of retaliation by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after US forces reportedly struck two missile-launching platforms on Larak Island.
Sources cited by the two broadcasters said the Iranian operation against Jordan was linked to the US bombing of missile platforms on the strategically located island.
According to the reports, the Iranian attack towards Jordan was thwarted, although there was no immediate confirmation regarding possible casualties or damage.
A US official told Al Arabiya and Al Hadath that American forces had targeted two missile-launching platforms on Larak Island after observing personnel linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps preparing to launch missiles allegedly equipped with naval mines towards the Strait of Hormuz.
US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins said American forces were closely monitoring developments in the region and remained fully prepared to protect freedom of navigation and commercial maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
The reported operation was described as the first US strike against Iranian targets since late July.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Sunday evening that the US attack on Larak Island had resulted in multiple military and civilian casualties.
The IRGC condemned the operation and warned that the US attack on Larak Island would be met with a response, declaring that those responsible would face consequences.
The latest developments underline the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, with fears growing that the confrontation between Washington and Tehran could expand further and threaten the security of the wider Gulf region and international shipping routes.
