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Jordanian air defences reportedly intercept Iranian missile barrage

Witness footage described by Al Jazeera Global News appears to show Jordanian air defences intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles, but the claim has not been independently verified.

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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
Blurry nighttime sky with several bright streaks and glowing points above distant lights
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Jordanian air defence systems reportedly intercepted a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles, according to witness footage described by Al Jazeera Global News.

The footage, captured at night, shows bright streaks and glowing points in the sky. The supplied material does not identify the location of the incident or the systems involved.

The number of missiles and reported interceptions has not been disclosed. It is also unclear whether all missiles in the barrage were intercepted.

The authenticity of the footage and the reported interceptions have not been independently verified in the supplied material.

No casualties, damage or further operational details have been reported.

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