AMMAN — Jordan intercepted several Iranian missiles headed toward U.S. military bases in the kingdom on Thursday, Jordanian and U.S. officials said, as regional tensions escalated following renewed hostilities between Washington and Tehran.
The Jordanian Armed Forces said its air defense systems engaged missiles that entered the kingdom's airspace, adding that the interceptions were carried out to protect national sovereignty and civilian safety. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage, while engineering teams were deployed to secure areas where debris fell.
A U.S. military official confirmed that Iranian missiles had targeted U.S. facilities in Jordan but said defensive systems successfully intercepted the incoming projectiles. The official said an initial assessment indicated there were no U.S. casualties, while damage assessments were continuing.
The incident followed a fresh exchange of military action between the United States and Iran after Washington launched strikes against multiple Iranian military targets, which U.S. Central Command described as a response to an earlier Iranian missile attack. Iranian authorities acknowledged launching missile attacks against U.S. military positions but had not immediately provided further details on Thursday.
Jordan has repeatedly said it will intercept any missile or drone that violates its airspace regardless of its origin, citing the need to safeguard the kingdom's security.
Neither Jordanian nor U.S. officials immediately disclosed the exact number of missiles intercepted or identified the specific U.S. bases targeted. Further details remained under verification, and officials said the situation continued to develop.
