Jordanian Air Defense Intercepts 8 Iranian Missiles

Amman. Jordan's air defense system shot down eight missiles launched from Iran on Thursday morning, the country's state media reported. According to the Jordanian armed forces, these missiles were coming towards the country.

Although the debris of the missiles fell in various places after the interception, there was no human or physical damage, the state news agency Petra reported. Meanwhile, the Iranian army claimed to have targeted American military assets in Jordan.

According to Iran's state news agency IRNA and Press TV, Iran has claimed to have carried out drone attacks on the American military communication system and fuel storage center at Al-Azrak Airfield. 

However, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has not responded to Iran's claim. Also, international news agency CNN has stated that these claims could not be independently confirmed.

Meanwhile, security alert has been increased in other Gulf countries as well. Bahrain's Interior Ministry informed about sirens being sounded and urged citizens to take shelter in safe places. 

Similarly, the Kuwaiti army's General Staff stated that its air defense system is facing hostile drone attacks. According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, the infrastructure of American military bases in Kuwait also came under Iran's target.