Jordanian military reports that air defenses have intercepted 8 out of 10 projectiles fired by Iran against the country in Aqaba near the Israeli border,

Jordanian air defenses intercepted eight of ten projectiles fired by Iran toward Aqaba near the Israeli border on 22 July 2026. Two missiles landed in remote areas without causing injuries or damage, according to the Jordanian military. The attack occurred during an 11th consecutive night of U.S. strikes against Iran, as reported by U.S.

Central Command. Iran claimed to have targeted U.S. military sites in Kuwait, including Camp Doha, and Al Azraq Air Base in Jordan. Iran’s military stated it launched drone strikes and missile attacks in retaliation for U.S. operations, citing U.S. threats to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

The U.S. continued strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, including facilities in Bushehr, Tabriz, and Hormozgan Province. Jordan’s role in U.S. military operations was described as increasingly central, despite its limited capacity to refuse American requests. The Jordanian government faced domestic pressure to disclose the terms of its security agreement with the United States.