Jordanian air defences intercepted and downed eight missiles launched from Iran on Thursday, the state news agency reported, adding there are no casualties or damages.
Sirens were sounded in Jordan after the missiles were detected in Jordanian airspace, a government spokesperson confirmed.
He added that the Jordanian Armed Forces are on high alert and ready to deal with any threat targeting the country's security.
US military carries out second round of strikes on Iran
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Four die in Delhi building collapse as rains batter India, trigger landslides
At least four people have died in the Indian capital city of Delhi after an under-construction three-storey building collapsed following heavy rain.
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
President Donald Trump has informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday that he had decided to remove the country from the US list of designated state sponsors of terrorism.
Israel bars Arab League Secretary-General's visit to Palestinian territories
The Arab League has announced that Israel has barred a scheduled visit by its Secretary-General, Nabil Fahmy, to the occupied Palestinian territories.
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