Amman: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced on Wednesday that the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was subjected to a missile attack originating from Iranian territory in recent hours.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Jordanian Armed Forces stated that air defense systems engaged 20 ballistic missiles launched towards Jordanian territory, noting that air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed 18 missiles. They added that two missiles landed in unpopulated areas, indicating that monitoring, tracking, and assessment operations are ongoing.

The Jordanian Armed Forces confirmed, based on field assessments, that no casualties were reported as a result of the missile attack.