Smoke seen rising from Aqaba area after Iran launches missile towards Jordan
Jordan reports intercepting Iranian projectiles following a missile launch targeting the kingdom.
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Iran has launched missiles toward Jordan, leading to sirens sounding across the country. Reports indicate that smoke was seen rising from the Aqaba area following the attack.
Coverage from Haaretz, The Times of Israel, AP News, The Hill, and The Jerusalem Post emphasizes Jordan's interception of the incoming threats. Specifically, reports vary on the nature of the projectiles, with Jordan stating it intercepted four missiles or four drones.
Future developments center on the aftermath of the strikes in the Aqaba area and further official confirmations regarding the number and type of Iranian projectiles launched.
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Quick answers
What was the reported result of the attack in Jordan?
Jordan stated it intercepted four projectiles, and smoke was observed rising from the Aqaba area.
Which country launched the missiles?
According to coverage, the missiles were launched from Iran.
Were the intercepted objects missiles or drones?
Reports are mixed; Haaretz reports four missiles were intercepted, while The Times of Israel reports four drones were intercepted.
Coverage (5)
- Live updates • Jordan says it intercepted four missiles after launch from Iran Haaretz · 5h ago
- Sirens sound in Jordan as Israel says kingdom is targeted by Iranian missiles AP News · 5h ago
- Jordan says it intercepted four Iranian drones The Times of Israel · 5h ago
- Iran launches missiles at Jordan The Hill · 5h ago
- Smoke seen rising from Aqaba area after Iran launches missile towards Jordan The Jerusalem Post · 5h ago broke it first
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