Amman, Jordan – In a significant security and field development reflecting the sensitivity of the escalating regional situation, the Jordanian army announced on Thursday that it had thwarted a serious attempt to target the Kingdom’s territory by intercepting five missiles coming from Iran, and that the air defense systems had successfully destroyed and intercepted them completely.
Details of missile defense and military readiness
The official spokesperson for the Jordanian Armed Forces – the Arab Army – stated that air defenses dealt with five missiles launched from Iran targeting the Kingdom’s territory with high efficiency early Thursday morning. The spokesperson explained that the Armed Forces’ radars successfully detected the missiles as soon as they entered Jordanian airspace, and they were intercepted and destroyed with precision according to pre-established defense plans. He confirmed that the interception procedures were executed with complete professionalism, resulting in the total thwarting of the attack attempt, without any casualties or significant material damage.
Protecting national sovereignty and field preparedness
The official spokesperson emphasized that the Jordanian Armed Forces – the Arab Army – continue to perform their national duty with utmost integrity and dedication in protecting the Kingdom’s airspace and safeguarding its security, stability, and sovereignty. The General Command affirmed that the Armed Forces maintain the highest levels of readiness and military vigilance to deal firmly and decisively with any potential threat or danger targeting the nation’s security, the safety of its citizens, and their property under the current regional circumstances.
