Jordan intercepts 18 of 20 Iranian ballistic missiles; no casualties reported
Jordan's air defenses intercepted 18 of 20 Iranian ballistic missiles, with two landing in unpopulated areas and no casualties. This marks a significant defensive action amid regional escalation, likely tied to ongoing Iran-Israel tensions. The incident underscores Jordan's active role in regional missile defense and potential spillover of the conflict.
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US-Iran Direct Military Exchange: Tanker Strikes, Missile Attacks, Drone Seizure
Direct military conflict between the US and Iran has escalated significantly. US forces reportedly destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman following an alleged IRGC ballistic missile attack on a US Navy warship. Iran has retaliated with missile strikes against US bases in Jordan and drone attacks on tankers off Kuwait and Bahrain, while also seizing a US drone in the Strait of Hormuz.