Iranian missiles were intercepted over the Jordanian province of Mafraq, located approximately 44 miles north of the capital city of Amman, reports indicate. This development followed an action by the U.S. military to destroy five Iranian oil tankers.
Iranian state media reported that Tehran subsequently launched missiles targeting U.S. installations within Jordan. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. The U.S. Central Command stated it had no immediate information regarding reports of strikes on a Jordanian airbase.
The U.S. military's destruction of the oil tankers was reportedly in response to previous attacks on American warships. The precise details and timeline of the missile launches and interceptions are still emerging.