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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 intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq
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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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What happened

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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Timeline

  1. NPR published: Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

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