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An Iranian strike has hit a Chinese firm's building, killing 1, hours after Jordan downs missiles
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Jordan's air defenses intercepted and shot down five missiles that originated from Iran.
A recent military action has been reported in the Middle East. Jordan's air defenses intercepted and shot down five missiles that originated from Iran. This incident occurred on a Thursday morning, according to the state-run Petra news agency.
The missiles were launched from Iran, but no casualties were reported in Jordan as a result of the interception. The US military had conducted strikes against Iran prior to this incident, targeting various facilities and command centers. Further details on the situation are available from the source, including information on the US military's actions and the targets that were struck.
The incident is part of a larger sequence of events involving the US and Iran.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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