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Jordan Faces Growing Risk of Becoming Latest Frontline State in US-Iran Conflict

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Jordan is emerging as the latest frontline state in the widening Middle East conflict, with Iranian attacks intensifying and the country's air defense system intercepting and downing three missiles.

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Jordan Faces Growing Risk of Becoming Latest Frontline State in US-Iran Conflict

As Iranian attacks intensify, Jordan is emerging as the latest frontline state in the widening Middle East conflict. Air raid sirens again sounded in parts of Jordan early Tuesday as Iranian missiles targeted the kingdom. The army said in a statement that the air defense system intercepted and downed three missiles coming from Iranian territory that entered Jordanian airspace and targeted the kingdom's territory. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights the escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

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