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Jordan says 20 Iranian missiles were intercepted near Azraq

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Event details

Jordan's armed forces said air-defense systems and Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft shot down 20 missiles launched from Iran toward the Azraq area early Thursday. Missile debris fell in the area, but officials reported no injuries or material damage and said engineering teams were clearing remnants.

Context

This upgrades the Jordan leg of the retaliation wave from claim and embassy alert to an official intercept count and no-damage assessment. Watch for whether Jordan, CENTCOM, or Iran identifies the intended target and whether debris mapping changes civilian-safety guidance.

Local time
10:44 AM Jordan time, Jun 11, 2026; Petra publication timestamp
Location
Azraq area, Zarqa Governorate, Jordan
Relationship
Update
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