Latest news in Jordan? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
- Missile Strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Airbase: Reports indicate that an Iranian ballistic missile barrage targeted Muwaffaq Salti Airbase near Al Azraq, Jordan. U.S. and Jordanian defense systems intercepted the majority of the missiles, though several U.S. military aircraft stationed at the baseincluding an A-10 Thunderbolt II and several F-15E fighterssustained damage. No casualties have been confirmed among personnel. Indiatimes+ 2
- Jordanian Air Defense Operations: The Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) announced that air defense systems engaged 20 ballistic missiles entering Jordanian airspace, successfully destroying 18 of them, while two landed in unpopulated desert areas. Military technical teams have secured the impact and debris zones across the kingdom. www.wam.ae+ 1
- Diplomatic Statements: Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed a joint 12-nation declaration pledging measures against Israeli settlement products, reiterating the kingdom’s stance on regional stability and international law. وكالة الانباء والمعلومات الفلسطينية – وفا