22
Jul 2026
8:02 UTC
Jordan & Israel Alert: Iranian attacks reported against Jordan’s Aqaba during morning hours on July 22; adhere to authorities’ directives
Current Situation:
- Emerging reports indicate that Iran launched two missiles targeting Jordan’s Aqaba during the morning hours (local time) on July 22.
- Explosions were reportedly heard in Israel’s Eilat. No Color Red sirens have been triggered within Israeli territory.
- Multiple civilian aircraft bound for Tel Aviv reportedly delayed their landings during the Iranian attack on Aqaba.
Source: Ynet
Recommendations:
Jordan
- Those operating or residing in Jordan are advised to adhere to all safety precautions due to the extreme risk posed by potential Iranian missile and UAV intrusions and the attempts to intercept them.
- Stay updated about the authorities’ instructions regarding sirens and shelters.
Israel
During Color Red sirens:
- Prefer reaching a shelter if possible. In “Mamads” (residential secure spaces), ensure that the room’s steel door and outer steel window are both locked to maintain safety.
- Remain in the shelter following the sounding of Color Red sirens until a follow-up “all-clear” notification from the HFC due to the risk of falling shrapnel and fragments.
- Approach the safe area calmly and remain cognizant of the fact that many injuries occur when people are running to the shelter panicked.
- If such a designated Mamad does not exist:
- Go to a room with as few external walls, windows, and openings as possible, sit on the floor below the window line, and near an internal wall.
- In an open area, lay down on the ground and cover your head with your hands.
- When driving, safely pull over and check your surroundings before vacating your vehicle and following the above instructions.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Aqaba; Jordan
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Emerging reports indicate that Iran launched two missiles targeting Jordan’s Aqaba during the morning hours (local time) on July 22.
- Explosions were reportedly heard in Israel’s Eilat. No Color Red sirens have been triggered within Israeli territory.
- Multiple civilian aircraft bound for Tel Aviv reportedly delayed their landings during the Iranian attack on Aqaba.
Source: Ynet
Recommendations:
Jordan
- Those operating or residing in Jordan are advised to adhere to all safety precautions due to the extreme risk posed by potential Iranian missile and UAV intrusions and the attempts to intercept them.
- Stay updated about the authorities’ instructions regarding sirens and shelters.
Israel
During Color Red sirens:
- Prefer reaching a shelter if possible. In “Mamads” (residential secure spaces), ensure that the room’s steel door and outer steel window are both locked to maintain safety.
- Remain in the shelter following the sounding of Color Red sirens until a follow-up “all-clear” notification from the HFC due to the risk of falling shrapnel and fragments.
- Approach the safe area calmly and remain cognizant of the fact that many injuries occur when people are running to the shelter panicked.
- If such a designated Mamad does not exist:
- Go to a room with as few external walls, windows, and openings as possible, sit on the floor below the window line, and near an internal wall.
- In an open area, lay down on the ground and cover your head with your hands.
- When driving, safely pull over and check your surroundings before vacating your vehicle and following the above instructions.

Any indication that Iranian proxies in Yemen carried out these strikes?
Thank you for your message.
There are no indications that Iranian proxies in Yemen (the Houthis) carried out these strikes. We do have strong indications that Iran carried them out. They include:
1. Iranian sources that circulated information about the attacks themselves suggested that Iran carried them out.
2. Jordanian authorities themselves corroborated that the fire of missiles (as well as UAVs) over the past 24 hours was from Iran.
3. Israeli authorities also understood the missile fire to be from Iran, as they are also picked up by Israeli aerial defense systems.
4. The Houthis have not directly threatened to target Jordan or have claimed a particular feud with the country as of now. It is inconsistent with the Houthi modus operandi to be attacking an actor without laying out first concrete grievances and threats.