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Coverage of Aqaba in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 19 · 13:40 UTCMost recent: Jul 22 · 12:43 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 22 · 12:43 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    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.

  • SECURITYJul 22 · 08:45 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    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.

  • SECURITYJul 22 · 08:23 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    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.

  • SECURITYJul 22 · 08:21 UTCWTOP DC
    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.

  • SECURITYJul 19 · 18:04 UTCFRANCE 24
    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.

  • SECURITYJul 19 · 16:41 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL
    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'.

  • SECURITYJul 19 · 13:42 UTCFRANCE 24
    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.

  • SECURITYJul 19 · 13:40 UTCFRANCE 24
    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.