Iran Fires Missiles at Jordan; Interceptions Cause Debris North of Eilat

On Sunday afternoon, Iran launched four missiles targeting the Jordanian city of Aqaba, located opposite the Israeli city of Eilat. The United States intercepted the missiles before they reached their target, but debris from the interceptions fell north of Eilat in Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the missile launches toward Jordan and warned of possible spillover into Israeli territory. Residents of Eilat reported hearing explosions linked to the interceptions.

Jordanian air defense systems successfully intercepted three of the four Iranian missiles, with the fourth falling in a remote area, causing no casualties or damage. Jordanian authorities have secured the impact site and continue to monitor their airspace with heightened alertness. The missile threat led to the temporary delay and holding patterns of several flights, including those operated by Royal Jordanian, Arkia, Air Haifa, and Fly Dubai, affecting airports in Aqaba, Ramon, and Ben Gurion.

Earlier, the U.S. Embassy in Jordan announced the evacuation of Aqaba's international airport and seaport due to a credible threat, though Jordanian officials denied any such evacuations or disruptions, stating that all facilities were operating normally and that no threats had been detected recently.

The missile attack follows a deadly Iranian strike in Jordan on Friday that killed two U.S. soldiers and left another missing, marking the first American military fatalities since the recent escalation. The U.S. Central Command described the missile barrage as a retaliatory response to that attack. Iranian state-affiliated sources claimed satellite images showed destruction of hangars used for fighter jets at the targeted U.S. base in Jordan.

The situation remains tense, with ongoing alerts in Kuwait and Bahrain amid continued exchanges between Iranian and American forces in the region. Israeli Home Front Command reported no changes to civilian instructions but stated that all forces remain on high alert and ready for any developments.