Jordan claims to have shot down 3 Iranian missiles and will maintain the highest level of alert.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Amman, July 19 (Reporter He Yiping) - The Jordanian Armed Forces issued a statement on the 19th saying that the Jordanian air defense system intercepted and shot down three missiles from Iran, while another missile fell into a remote area in southern Jordan.

The statement said that the incident did not cause any casualties or property damage. The military has secured the site where the missile fell. The Jordanian Armed Forces will continue to maintain the highest level of alert and closely monitor Jordan's airspace, and will resolutely respond to any actions that threaten the safety of Jordan and its citizens.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
3 missiles intercepted
Activity
Jordan's air defense system intercepted and shot down missiles
Location
Jordan
Unit
Jordanian Armed Forces
Time
July 19
Equipment
missilesair defense system
Summary

Jordan's air defense system intercepted and shot down three missiles from Iran on July 19. One missile landed in a remote area of southern Jordan, but there were no casualties or damage reported. The Jordanian Armed Forces are maintaining a high state of alert and closely monitoring the airspace for any further threats.

Key Facts
  • Jordan intercepted and shot down 3 Iranian missiles.
  • 1 missile fell in a remote area of southern Jordan.
  • No casualties or property damage reported.
  • Jordanian Armed Forces are on high alert.
  • The airspace over Jordan is being closely monitored.