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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes against militias in Iraq
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The country's military reported that five missiles were intercepted and destroyed early Wednesday.
Tensions have escalated in the Middle East, with Jordan's air defenses intercepting missiles launched from Iran. The country's military reported that five missiles were intercepted and destroyed early Wednesday. This incident occurred after the US military knocked down an Iranian missile barrage targeting American forces in the region.
The paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for firing ballistic missiles at specific targets in Jordan. Further details on the situation are available from international news sources, including the US Central Command and Iran's state-run news agency. 1%.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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