Armed Forces: Jordanian Airspace Is an Integral Part of the Kingdom’s Sovereignty
* Jordan Armed Forces: The interception operation was carried out as part of approved operational and defensive measures to protect the Kingdom’s borders, airspace, and the security of its citizens.
* Jordan Armed Forces: The interception operation resulted in no casualties or material damage.
* Jordan Armed Forces: Royal Engineering Corps teams dealt with debris that fell in several locations.
* Jordan Armed Forces: We reject any violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty or the use of its airspace in a manner that threatens its security and stability.
* Jordan Armed Forces: We continue to monitor Jordanian airspace and follow all developments with the highest levels of readiness and preparedness.
* Jordan Armed Forces: We will respond to any breach or threat to Jordanian airspace in accordance with the approved rules of engagement.
* Jordan Armed Forces: We will take all measures necessary to protect the Kingdom’s sovereignty and preserve its national security without hesitation or delay.
A military source at the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army stated that air defense systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory early Wednesday morning.
The source affirmed that Jordanian airspace is an integral part of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, and that the interception and shootdown operation was carried out as part of approved operational and defensive procedures aimed at protecting the nation’s borders, airspace, and the security of its citizens. The source added that the operation resulted in no casualties or material damage.
The source explained that Royal Engineering Corps teams dealt with the debris that fell in several locations in accordance with approved technical and security procedures. The affected sites were secured and the necessary measures were taken to ensure the safety of citizens and property.
The source stressed that the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army reject any violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty or the use of its airspace in a manner that threatens its security and stability, and that they continue to monitor Jordanian airspace and all developments with the highest level of readiness and preparedness.
The source confirmed that the Armed Forces will respond to any breach or threat to Jordanian airspace in accordance with the approved rules of engagement and will take all measures necessary to safeguard the Kingdom’s sovereignty and preserve its national security without hesitation or delay.
The source called on citizens to rely on statements and information issued by the Jordan Armed Forces and official authorities and to avoid being misled by rumors or circulating unverified reports.
