Jordan intercepted 20 missiles launched from Iran.

Jordan claims to have intercepted and destroyed 20 missiles launched from Iran, after Tehran claimed to be targeting US bases in the region.

On June 11, the Jordanian National Center for Security and Crisis Management announced: “The air defense systems and aircraft of the Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted and shot down 20 missiles launched from Iran in the early morning of June 11 targeting the Azraq area of ​​Zarqa province.”

The statement also said there were no casualties or material damage caused by the missile debris.

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According to CNN, a senior Iranian official warned that the conflict with the US would continue unless Washington respected Tehran's interests. Specifically, Iran would "respond more fiercely and forcefully" to any future US attacks, and the fate of the conflict depended on Washington's actions.

(Source: CNN)

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