Jordan seals skies as Iranian-Israeli conflict threatens spillover

Jordan's air force is actively intercepting missiles and drones within its airspace.

According to Jordanian state media, the interceptions are based on military assessments indicating that missiles and drones could fall on Jordanian territory, including populated areas, thus posing a potential threat to civilian safety, Caliber.Az reports, citing AP.

A high-ranking military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that Jordan’s air force is operating “around the clock to protect the country’s borders on land, sea, and air, and will not allow any violation of its airspace under any circumstances.”

Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached an unprecedented level following a large-scale Israeli military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure.

In the early hours of June 13, the Israeli Air Force launched coordinated strikes against more than 100 sites across Iran, including facilities in Tehran, Natanz, Ahvaz, and East Azerbaijan Province. The assault reportedly involved around 200 aircraft and over 330 precision-guided munitions, marking one of the most extensive air operations in recent Middle Eastern history.

According to Israeli officials, the operation aimed to neutralise Iran’s nuclear weapons development and eliminate key figures in its military and scientific leadership. Among the reported casualties are senior IRGC commanders, nuclear scientists, and close advisers to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Israeli leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, framed the strike as a preemptive response to existential threats from Tehran.

Iran has accused both Israel and the United States of orchestrating the attack, vowing a powerful and inevitable retaliation. In response, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israeli territory and shut down its airspace, further intensifying the crisis.

By Tamilla Hasanova