Iranian media reported that missiles were launched toward Aqaba, Jordan, prompting residents of Eilat to report hearing explosions in the city. An Arkia flight traveling from Tel Aviv to Eilat changed course during flight after Iran announced it had fired missiles toward Aqaba, while another flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv was delayed while airborne.
Al Jazeera reported hearing explosions in Aqaba linked to interception attempts. Video footage from Eilat appeared to show an impact in an open area in the Eilat Mountains.
At 2:13 p.m., the IDF stated that no impact had been detected within Israeli territory following the launches toward Jordan and that Israel had not fired interceptor missiles.
The Eilat Municipality confirmed explosions were heard in the city. "Security forces are still searching the nearby open areas to rule out the possibility of falling debris. As of now, no impacts have been found, and there are no reports of injuries or damage."
Experts cited by The New York Times noted that Jordan has become increasingly important in U.S. Military operations against Iran, with Washington expanding its reliance on Jordan ahead of and during the opening days of the conflict, as the Pentagon moved forces from Gulf states to locations deemed safer.
U.S. Air defense systems intercepted multiple missiles launched by Iran toward Aqaba on Sunday. Air raid sirens sounded in Jordan during the incident, and loud explosions were also heard in Eilat.
Two Iron Dome interceptors were subsequently launched from Israel to destroy falling interception debris after concerns that it could land in the Eilat area. The debris was successfully intercepted, and no warning sirens were activated in the city.