Aqaba
Coverage of Aqaba in the Nexus archive.
- Iran strikes Jordanian city near Israel as US carries out another wave of strikes
The United States conducted its 11th night of airstrikes on Iran, while Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Jordan's Aqaba, near Israel. The conflict has intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels threatening Saudi shipping. Diplomatic efforts remain stalled, and attacks have caused casualties in Iran, with economic impacts including rising oil prices.
- Iran targets Jordan's Aqaba with missiles
Iran launched missiles targeting Jordan's Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba, where sirens were sounded. The Jordanian army intercepted four missiles, with two landing in unpopulated areas. The Israeli army detected the attack but denied issuing alerts or participating in interception.
- Iran launches missiles at Jordan
Iran launched missiles at Jordan, triggering missile alert sirens in the port city of Aqaba. The attacks have overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to revive a collapsed interim ceasefire deal.
- Sirens sound in Jordan’s port city Aqaba as officials in neighboring Israel say Iranian missile fire targeted kingdom
Sirens were sounded in Jordan’s port city Aqaba as Israeli officials stated that Iranian missile fire targeted the kingdom. The incident highlights regional tensions involving Jordan, Israel, and Iran.
- 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.