Jordanian air defense shot down Iranian drones and missiles

Jordan intercepted some flying objects that entered its airspace on Saturday night to ensure the safety of its citizens, a cabinet statement said on Sunday.

Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday .

Iranian missiles and drones crossed several locations over Iraq, Syria and Jordan

Jordan, which lies between Iran and Israel, had readied air defenses to intercept any drones or missiles that violated its territory, two regional security sources said.

“Some shrapnel fell in multiple places during that time without causing any significant damage or any injuries to citizens,” the Jordan cabinet statement added.

US and British warplanes were involved in shooting down some of the Israel-bound drones over the Iraq-Syria border area, Israel’s Channel 12 reported