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WorldWhat is Jordan’s Al-Azraq base and why is Iran targeting it?

Iran appears to be increasingly targeting Jordanian assets amid its latest escalation with the United States. Tehran fired several ballistic missiles at Jordan’s Al-Azraq airbase, which hosts US personnel and military assets. Jordan’s armed forces said 18 of 20 missiles were intercepted and destroyed, while two landed in open areas and no casualties were reported.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-09 14:19Original

What is Jordan’s Al-Azraq base and why is Iran targeting it?
What is Jordan’s Al-Azraq base and why is Iran targeting it?World