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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles; US strikes Iraq; intelligence chief confirmed; Trump holds diplomatic meetings.
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Jordan's military intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, the country's armed forces announced early Wednesday, according to AP News. No casualties were reported. The interception marks a sharp escalation in regional tensions as Iran continues to project military force beyond its borders.
The flare-up comes as the U.S. military teamed up with Saudi Arabia to strike sites in Iraq used by Iran-backed militias for attacks, AP News reported. The strikes add another front to an already volatile Middle East security picture.
Jordan Shoots Down Five Iranian Missiles Overnight
Jordan's military confirmed it intercepted five missiles fired from Iran, according to AP News. The statement gave no details on where the missiles were headed or what they targeted. Jordan sits at a crossroads between Israel, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia — making it a critical air defense buffer in the region.
No casualties were reported in connection with the interception. Jordan has previously helped shoot down drones and missiles during earlier rounds of Iranian attacks, including during Iran's large-scale April 2024 strike on Israel. Wednesday's incident signals Iran is still firing projectiles through Jordanian airspace.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Hit Iran-Backed Militia Sites in Iraq
The U.S. military worked alongside Saudi Arabia's forces to strike locations inside Iraq, AP News reported. Those sites had been used by Tehran-backed militias to launch attacks against American and allied targets. The joint operation shows a tightening military partnership between Washington and Riyadh aimed at pushing back on Iranian proxy forces.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq have repeatedly targeted U.S. bases across the region in recent years. Striking their staging grounds directly is a more aggressive posture than the U.S. has typically taken. No details on the scale of damage or casualties from the Iraq strikes were immediately available.
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Intelligence Director
The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton to lead the nation's intelligence agencies, according to AP News. Clayton's confirmation puts a permanent director in the job. President Donald Trump had previously sought to delay the nomination, leaving the post without a confirmed leader for a stretch of time.
Clayton is best known for his earlier role as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. His move into intelligence leadership is a significant shift. The confirmation gives Trump a loyalist in one of the most sensitive posts in the U.S. government at a time of heightened global tensions.
Trump Holds Key Meetings With Netanyahu and Zelenskyy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised his first White House meeting with President Trump, AP News reported. The two leaders used the session to smooth over strains in their relationship. The meeting comes as Israel continues military operations and regional tensions with Iran remain high.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also met with Trump to discuss Ukraine building more of its own weapons. Ukraine is now in its third year of war with Russia. Talks about domestic weapons production suggest Kyiv is looking for ways to reduce its dependence on foreign military aid as that support faces political uncertainty in Washington.
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