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Jordan and Bahrain reported intercepting Iranian missiles and other aerial threats on Tuesday following Tehran’s attacks on US military facilities, adding to rising tensions in the Middle East.
Jordan’s Armed Forces said they had shot down four missiles that entered the country’s airspace from Iran early Tuesday, according to the Jordan News Agency.
The military said the interceptions were carried out as part of security measures to protect Jordan’s territory and residents. Authorities reported no casualties or damage from the incident.
A military source warned that any violation of Jordan’s sovereignty or airspace would be met with a strong response, adding that the armed forces would take necessary measures to protect the country’s security.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), meanwhile, claimed responsibility for targeting a US military base in Jordan with ballistic missiles, saying the strike was in response to previous US attacks.
In Bahrain, the country’s Defense Force said its air defense systems had intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial threats early Tuesday. It did not provide details on the number or type of weapons involved.
The Bahrain Interior Ministry said air raid sirens were activated and urged residents to remain calm, seek shelter when needed, and rely on official updates. The IRGC later claimed it had struck several radar systems in Bahrain, including those linked to US military operations.
The developments followed the US Central Command’s announcement that it had completed another round of strikes against Iranian targets along the country’s southern coast. Washington said the operation aimed to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
