Manama/Amman, April 6 (SANA) Jordan and Bahrain said on Monday that their air defense systems intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, amid continued regional escalation involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
The Jordanian army said in a statement that Iran targeted the kingdom with one missile and three drones over the past 24 hours. It added that the Royal Air Force intercepted two drones, while one missile and a third drone were not intercepted and fell inside the kingdom.
The Public Security Directorate said nine incidents were recorded during the same period, injuring two people and causing material damage. Authorities renewed warnings against approaching or handling unidentified objects or debris and urged adherence to official safety instructions.
In Bahrain, the National Communication Center said air defenses intercepted two drones over the past 24 hours. Bahrain News Agency said the total number of intercepted threats since the start of the Iranian attacks reached 188 missiles and 468 drones.
Separately, Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company in Bahrain said several of its operational units were targeted by drones, causing a fire.
Since the outbreak of the conflict on Feb. 28, Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on Israel, Gulf countries and Jordan, causing casualties and infrastructure damage.
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