Jordan’s military has been busy. The kingdom’s air defense systems have intercepted at least 20 out of 22 Iranian missiles fired over the course of recent weeks, a striking demonstration of both the severity of Iran’s strikes and the effectiveness of Jordan’s defensive capabilities.
The most recent incident occurred on June 10, when Jordanian forces destroyed five Iranian missiles targeting the Al-Azraq region, home to US military personnel. No casualties or material damage were reported, though debris from the destroyed projectiles fell on Jordanian soil.
A pattern of escalation
This wasn’t a one-off event. Back in March 2026, Jordanian forces intercepted 20 out of 22 Iranian missiles over the span of a week. The targets weren’t limited to Jordan either. Iranian strikes have also been directed at US military assets stationed in Kuwait and Bahrain.
The Iranian attacks are reportedly retaliatory, stemming from previous US military operations against Iran, including the recent downing of a US Apache helicopter in the region.
