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Smoke seen rising from Aqaba, Jordan after Iranian missile launch
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Smoke was observed rising from the Aqaba area in Jordan following the launch of missiles by Iran towards Jordan on July 22, 2026.
- Jordanian state media reported that six Iranian missiles and four drones were intercepted by Jordanian forces, with the smoke attributed to debris from these interceptions.
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that no Iron Dome interceptors were deployed and no missile debris fell within Israeli territory.
- No injuries have been reported as a result of the missile and drone interceptions.
- An Arkia flight from Ben-Gurion Airport to Ramon Airport was delayed in landing due to safety checks for debris on the runway after the missile launches.
