Iran launches ballistic-missile attacks on US targets in Jordan

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First seen: Sep 9, 2026, 1:01 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 9, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Reports say Iran fired 20 ballistic missiles at US targets in Jordan, requiring extensive Patriot missile defenses. A further report says US air-defense ammunition is being depleted and Iranian targets are being rapidly rebuilt.

SO WHAT?

The reported attacks and strained defenses indicate a serious risk of wider regional escalation.

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geenstijl.nlnl

GeenStijl: Liveblog 13-daagse oorlog. 'Snelheid waarmee Iran geraakte doelen herbouwt is zorgwekkend, precisie- en luchtverdedigingsmunitie VS raakt op'

Sep 9, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC

geenstijl.nlnl

GeenStijl: Iran bestookt Amerikaanse doelen Jordanië met 20 ballistische raketten, ongebruikelijk veel Patriots nodig voor onderscheppingen

Sep 9, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC