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Iran·Middle East·Armed Conflicts

Jordanian air defences intercept Iranian missile barrage

Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 06:23 · 1 min read

Jordan says its air defence systems intercepted 18 of 20 ballistic missiles fired from Iran, with no injuries reported. Witnesses filmed the interceptions, which were also visible across the border in Syria's Daraa (a southern Syrian governorate bordering Jordan). The incident marks a significant escalation in direct Iranian military action targeting the region.

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Al Jazeera English — Jordanian air defences intercept Iranian missile barrage ↗︎
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