Jordan says it shot down four missiles launched by Iran
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- Jordan said its military shot down four missiles launched by Iran on Monday, July 13, 2026, according to the state-run Petra news agency.
- The Jordanian military reported via Petra that the incident caused zero casualties and no material damage.
- Iran had earlier claimed an attack targeting Jordan, a kingdom that hosts U.S. military forces.
- Bahrain and Kuwait also came under attack from Iran on Monday morning, July 13, 2026, the same day as the Jordan strike.
Why it matters: Iran struck three countries in a single morning, with Jordan — a host of U.S. military forces — confirming it intercepted all four incoming missiles and sustained zero casualties or material damage. The multi-country salvo signals a broadening of Iran's regional retaliation beyond any single target, while Jordan's clean intercept record shows its air defenses absorbed the opening barrage.
