Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq
NPRWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, the country's military said, hours after the U. military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American forces.
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Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, the country's military said, hours after the U. military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American forces.
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