Aqaba
Coverage of Aqaba in the Nexus archive.
- Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted
Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at Jordan's Aqaba. The interception caused shrapnel damage in Israel, though no injuries were reported, with a noted perception of escalating conflict.
- IDF fires interceptors over Eilat as Iranian missiles target nearby Aqaba in Jordan
The IDF fired interceptors over Eilat after Iranian missiles targeted Aqaba in Jordan. Military officials confirmed shooting down missile fragments, with interceptor debris landing in an open area near Eilat. An Israeli source stated Mojtaba Khamenei 'not in Iran'.
- Kuwait, Bahrain respond to Iranian attacks amid growing escalation
Kuwait and Bahrain intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran, raising the risk of a wider war in the Middle East. Air raid sirens sounded in Jordan's Amman, and Israel detected Iranian missiles targeting Aqaba, with the US Embassy in Jordan urging citizens to avoid Aqaba's airport and seaport due to a credible threat.
- US, Iran exchange new strikes
The risk of a wider war in the Middle East is growing after Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran. Air raid sirens sounded in Jordan's capital, Amman, and Israel detected Iranian missiles targeting Aqaba, prompting the US Embassy in Jordan to warn Americans to avoid Aqaba's airport and seaport.