Jordan Armed Forces: Four Iranian missiles intercepted, destroyed
Amman, March 31
Jordanian Armed Forces- Arab Army announced Iran targeted the Kingdom's territory with four missiles in the past 24 hours.
In a statement, carried by Jordan news agency (Petra), the JAF's Military Media Directorate at the General Command confirmed the Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted and professionally destroyed all four missiles.
In turn, the media spokesperson for Public Security Directorate (PSD) announced the relevant units responded to 17 reports of falling debris and projectiles in the past 24 hours.
The spokesperson noted no injuries resulted from these incidents, though some material damage occurred.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good job by the Jordanian Air Force! Shows the importance of having a strong air defence system. Hope our government is taking notes for our own border security. No injuries is a relief.
The Middle East situation is getting worse by the day. This directly impacts global oil prices and our economy. We need stable energy supplies for our growth. Very worrying news.
While the interception is commendable, the constant tit-for-tat in the region is a recipe for disaster. Diplomacy seems to have completely broken down. The world can't afford another full-scale war.
17 reports of falling debris! Imagine the panic among common people. This is why strong civil defence and public communication is crucial. Our disaster management agencies should learn from such incidents.
Respectfully, the article only gives one side. What was the context? Was this retaliation for something? Media should provide more background instead of just reporting the intercept. Still, glad there were no casualties.
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