Jordan's army says shot down 10 Iranian missiles

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Published On: 18 Jul 2026, 09:38

AMMAN, July 18 (BSS/AFP) - Jordan's army said on Saturday it had shot down 10 Iranian missiles with no casualties or damage, as Tehran retaliated against American strikes by pressing attacks on US allies.

"Air defense systems... intercepted 10 Iranian missiles that had entered Jordanian airspace and were targeting the Kingdom's territory (which) were intercepted and shot down," the army said in a statement, adding that there were no casualties or material damage.

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