Jordan reported that its air defences shot down seven missiles and six drones on Friday, with authorities saying there were no casualties or material damage. Bahrain also said its defences foiled several aerial attacks and air-raid sirens sounded twice, with residents urged to shelter. Officials gave few details on targeted sites; the incidents are viewed as part of a series of Iranian retaliatory strikes after US strikes since February.
Jordan and Bahrain Say They Intercepted New Iranian Missiles and Drones
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Jordan on Friday said its air defences intercepted additional missiles and drones launched by Iran, marking the latest in a series of regional strikes tied to rising tensions between Tehran and US-aligned states.
What Happened
The Jordanian Armed Forces, citing state news agency Petra, said its air defences shot down seven missiles and six drones. An army source told Petra the interceptions caused no casualties or material damage, but offered no further operational details.
Bahrain's military also reported that its air-defence systems thwarted several aerial attacks it attributed to Iran. Officials in Manama did not disclose the specific targets or whether any infrastructure was damaged.
Local Response
Air-raid sirens sounded twice in Bahrain earlier on Friday. The Interior Ministry urged residents to remain calm and take shelter. No injuries were reported in either country.
Regional Context
Analysts say the incidents are part of an escalating pattern of retaliatory strikes and counterstrikes since US strikes on Iran began in February. Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, and other states with US military facilities have repeatedly been in the crossfire.
Sources: Jordanian military statements via Petra; Bahrain military statements.
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