Jordan says 240 missiles, drones fired at kingdom since start of Mideast war

The Jordanian army said on Saturday that 240 missiles and drones had targeted the kingdom since the Middle East war began last month, most of which were intercepted.

"The total number of missiles and drones fired towards the kingdom since the start of the war has reached 240," the army said in a statement.

"The Royal Air Force successfully intercepted and destroyed 222 missiles and drones, while 18 missiles and drones were not intercepted by the air defences," it added.


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The military's media office, meanwhile, said 36 missiles and drones had targeted the kingdom over the past week.

"Fourteen missiles and 21 drones were intercepted and destroyed, while defences were unable to thwart one attack," it added.

Since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, the Islamic republic has struck countries across the region, including Jordan.

Iran has targeted US interests in the region, but attacks have also hit civilian infrastructure.

Jordan has recorded no deaths since the start of the war, with health authorities previously reporting 29 injured, all of whom have since been discharged from hospital.