Jordan's military intercepted seven Iranian missiles and six drones on Friday with no casualties or material damage reported.
Jordan's military intercepted seven missiles and six drones launched by Iran on Friday, according to official reports. The air defense systems and air force planes successfully neutralized the projectiles, resulting in no casualties or material damage to the kingdom. This follows a period of daily strikes from Tehran, which appears to be testing Jordan's air defenses. The conflict comes as the U.S. and Israel continue a joint war against Iran. The U.S. military has struck Iranian positions for 13 consecutive nights, aiming to diminish threats to commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. While the U.S. has expended a significant amount of precision-guided weapons, the administration is currently weighing the demands of this conflict against maintaining readiness for potential threats in the Indo-Pacific. President Trump stated that any damages to ships struck by Iran will be paid for using Iranian assets currently held and controlled by the United States. These assets are currently frozen due to U.S. sanctions.