Jordan’s military shot down three Iranian ballistic missiles entering its airspace on July 15, with no casualties or significant damage reported. The interceptions happened at dawn, and military engineering teams quickly secured debris that fell across multiple locations.
For crypto markets, the reaction was swift but measured. Bitcoin slipped to roughly $62,600 in the hours following the strike, while oil prices surged nearly 4%.
What happened on the ground
The three ballistic missiles were intercepted as they crossed into Jordanian airspace early Wednesday morning. The targets appeared to be areas near Jordanian military bases that host US forces, underscoring Jordan’s role as a strategic ally in the region amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Reports indicate that Jordanian forces have intercepted anywhere from four to thirteen missiles over recent weeks, depending on the source.
