Missile alert sirens sound in Jordan as Iran retaliates

Thu, 09 July 2026

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Missile alert sirens sounded across Jordan on Thursday as Iran launched retaliatory attacks across the Middle East following US airstrikes on the country.

The sirens were heard in the capital, Amman, while Jordanian media reported alerts in several other parts of the kingdom. Authorities did not immediately provide further details or report any damage. -- Agencies

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