Daijiworld Media Network – Amman
Amman, Jul 29: Jordan’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, the country’s military said, amid renewed tensions in the Middle East following a fresh exchange of strikes involving Iran, the United States and its allies.
The development came hours after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had successfully intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces stationed in the region.
Jordan’s military confirmed that the missiles were detected and neutralised before causing any damage. The incident has raised concerns over the possibility of further escalation in the region.
Earlier, CENTCOM said US forces remained “vigilant and at a high state of readiness” following the attempted attack on American personnel. The US military also carried out joint strikes with Saudi forces against Iran-backed militias in eastern Iraq, targeting locations used for drone attacks.
According to CENTCOM, the strikes were launched in response to more than 30 drone attacks allegedly directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure in recent days.
The US warned that further attacks on its troops or Saudi Arabia’s critical infrastructure could invite additional military action.
The latest escalation follows a brief period of calm between Washington and Tehran after weeks of heightened tensions over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route through which a significant share of the world’s oil trade passes.
A US official said Iran’s missile attack took place before American and Saudi forces conducted strikes in Iraq, adding that the two operations were separate incidents.
The US Central Command said its fighter aircraft targeted multiple militant logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq, accusing Iran-aligned groups of carrying out attacks under the direction of the IRGC.
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry also confirmed the strikes, stating that the kingdom does not seek escalation but would respond to any aggression against it.
The renewed military exchanges come amid growing pressure on US President Donald Trump, with American forces facing increased costs from the conflict and concerns over further instability in the region.