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Jordan Downs Three Iranian Missiles Targeting Its Territory

Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of two Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets flying in close formation over Jordan's arid terrain

Jordan's armed forces said national air defenses intercepted and downed three Iranian missiles targeting the kingdom on Tuesday afternoon. The military said the operation caused no casualties or material damage. Royal Engineering Corps teams handled fallen debris at several locations under established technical and security procedures. The armed forces said they remain at high operational readiness, continue monitoring Jordanian airspace and will address any threat affecting the kingdom's security and sovereignty. The official statement asked the public to rely on verified government information and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports.

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