Jordanian Air Force jets and air defense systems shot down several missiles and drones that entered Jordan’s airspace on Friday morning, the country’s state news agency Petra reported.
According to Petra, a military source from the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces stated that Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft are maintaining a heightened state of readiness to safeguard the country's airspace and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
The source added that the interception operation was based on military assessments indicating the likelihood of missiles and drones falling within Jordanian territory, including populated areas, which could have resulted in casualties, according to Petra.
The Jordanian Armed Forces said it would not allow any violation of the country’s airspace, under any circumstances, Petra reported.
Since the late hours of Thursday night, Israel, a neighboring country of Jordan, has carried out multiple attacks on various nuclear and military targets in Iran.In retaliation, Iran launched over a hundred drones targeting Israel.
Bd-pratidin English/ ANI
