Israeli military says missiles have been launched from Iran toward Jordanian city of Aqaba
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as the Israeli military reported Iranian missile launches toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba. While the US issued warnings, Jordan confirmed it intercepted missiles, leading to diplomatic friction with Iran.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in regional conflict, threatening the stability of the Middle East and involving US military personnel.
The Muwaffaq Salti air base, east of Amman, had been targeted, according to unverified video on social media. ( Supplied: Planet Labs PBC )
The Israeli military says it has identified missiles launched from Iran towards the Jordanian city of Aqaba, adjacent to Israeli territory.
Earlier, the United States warned its citizens to stay away from air and seaports in the city.
The US military said two of its personnel were killed and another was missing after an Iranian attack in Jordan on Saturday, while another US service member was killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation.
Link copied Share Share article The United States has warned its citizens to stay away from air and sea ports in the southern Jordanian city of Aqaba, hours before Israeli authorities announced that Iranian missiles had been launched towards the city.
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