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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes against militias in Iraq
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· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway This incident occurred after the US military reported knocking down an Iranian missile barrage targeting American forces in the Middle East.
In a developing story, Jordan's air defenses have taken action against incoming missiles. The missiles were launched from Iran and intercepted early Wednesday. This incident occurred after the US military reported knocking down an Iranian missile barrage targeting American forces in the Middle East.
Details of the situation are still emerging, with the US and Saudi Arabia launching strikes against militias in Iraq. The US military's actions against the Iranian missile barrage are part of this broader conflict. For the latest information on this story, readers can refer to ABC7 News, which is continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates as more details become available.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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