Jordan shut down all flight operations and closed its airspace after Iran launched missile strikes targeting US positions in the region. The move immediately disrupted air travel across at least eight countries and sent shockwaves through global financial markets, including crypto.
What happened on the ground
On July 14, 2026, Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting a US air base located in Jordan. Jordanian air defenses, supported by US military assets, intercepted the incoming projectiles with what appears to have been minimal impact on the ground.
No major casualties or significant damage have been reported so far.
Jordan’s air defense systems have intercepted dozens of Iranian drones and missiles in engagements stretching back to late February and continuing through July 2026.
