Israel and Trump Warn Iran as Tehran Fires Missiles Toward Jordan Amid Regional Tensions

Following Iran's launch of four missiles toward Jordan and other Gulf areas on Sunday, Israel has heightened its preparedness for potential Iranian missile attacks. Israeli officials sent a stern warning to Tehran, stating that "attack plans are ready." A senior Israeli officer told Channel 13 that if the missiles had hit Eilat, Israel would have been compelled to respond.

U.S. President Donald Trump conveyed a message to mediators warning that if a ceasefire is not achieved this week, they should prepare for escalation. Earlier, Israeli Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir held a situation assessment with commanders from the Judea and Samaria Division and Central Command, emphasizing vigilance amid ongoing counterterrorism operations and regional developments. Zamir noted Israel's close monitoring of Iran and confirmed the air defense system was on alert following the missile launches toward Aqaba.

Iran reported explosions in Abadan in the southwest, while Jordan stated that U.S. defense systems intercepted three missiles, with one falling in an open area. In response to the missile threat, U.S. refueling aircraft were evacuated from Ramon Airport in southern Israel. The IDF deployed interceptors to prevent missile debris from falling in Israeli territory, with some interceptor fragments landing near Eilat without causing damage or injuries. No civil defense alerts were issued, and home front command instructions remain unchanged.

Jordanian authorities denied reports of airport and seaport evacuations in Aqaba, affirming normal operations despite a U.S. embassy warning about a "specific and credible threat." Jordanian government spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani told Reuters there were no known recent threats. Meanwhile, Iranian news agency Mehr reported that Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization accused the U.S. of attacking a nuclear power plant under construction in southwestern Iran, calling the strike a violation of international law but did not specify when it occurred.