Jordan: Air Force Intensifies Missions to Prevent Border Intrusions

The Iranian attack on Israel on the night of Saturday has put several Arab countries on high alert, fearing the missiles and drones that crossed or approached their airspace. These countries have initiated a series of communications and unified efforts to defuse tensions and prevent the exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel from escalating into a regional war. In this context, the official spokesman for the Jordanian Armed Forces - the Arab Army, stated that around 1:00 AM on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the Royal Jordanian Air Force increased its air missions to prevent any aerial violations and to protect Jordanian airspace. The spokesman emphasized that this measure reaffirms Jordan's steadfast position of not allowing any party to use Jordanian airspace for any purpose, given that such actions constitute a violation of Jordan's sovereignty and may threaten national security and the safety of its citizens. The spokesman urged citizens to refrain from being swayed by rumors that could provoke anxiety within the community and emphasized the importance of obtaining information from official sources. The Jordanian authorities confirmed on Sunday that they intercepted "aerial objects" that violated Jordanian airspace during the missile and drone attacks launched by Iran against Israel on Saturday night.