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Jordan and Syria tout close ties, but border smuggling and strikes tell another story – analysis

A church attack in Karak, a Jordanian strike in southern Syria and a foiled 2 million-pill smuggling run have raised tensions in a region that also borders Israel’s Golan.

Mourners attend the funeral of four members of the same family, including three children, who were killed in a reported Jordanian airstrike in the town of Al-Mismiyah, in Syria's southern Daraa province, October 27, 2026.
Students walk on campus at Columbia University during the first day of the fall semester in New York City, US, September 2, 2025

At Columbia, Jewish students can find belonging beyond the anti-Israel noise - opinion

Mourners pray during the funeral of four members of the same family, including three children, who were killed in a reported Jordanian airstrike in the town of Al-Mismiyah, in Syria's southern Daraa province, October 27, 2026.

Jordan, Syria seek to reduce tensions following strike with joint security committee - analysis

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, not pictured, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026.

Iraq deepens ties with Jordan as Baghdad looks to strengthen regional alliances - analysis


US military aircraft damaged in strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan - report

An A-10 Thunderbolt and roughly eight F-15s were damaged in overnight strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from a base in the Middle East, July 23, 2026.

Eight countries welcome UK decision to ban imports from West Bank settlements

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, and Jordan said they hoped the move would mobilize other countries to take similar action.

A Palestinian worker sorts dates at a date farm owned by Kibbutz Almog, after the UK, France and Canada announced plans to ban imports from West Bank settlements, near Kibbutz Almog and the northern Dead Sea in the West Bank, September 9, 2026.

Iran's attacks on Jordan show how the kingdom has become frontline state - analysis

Tuesday night was not the first time Iran has targeted Jordan and claimed it was striking at US bases there; however, the large number of missiles launched by Tehran indicates that Iran is escalating

Thick black smoke is seen rising from King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, Jordan, after it was hit by Iranian ballistic missiles on July 19, 2026..

Arab Gas Pipeline revival: Jordan approves strategic natural gas supply route to Lebanon via Syria

Under the new arrangement, Jordan will import liquefied natural gas and regasify it using existing infrastructure at the Aqaba Port, before transporting the product to Lebanon through Syria.

A worker checks an oil pipeline at Nahr Bin Umar oil field, north of Basra, Iraq.

Secret 1993 Peres-Hussein meeting helped pave way for Israel-Jordan peace, revealed documents show

The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation described the historic exchange as a kind of "testament for peace" by two leaders who sought to change the region.

THE LATE Shimon Peres at his desk in 1994.

De facto annexation in the West Bank: Israel cannot have it both ways - opinion

Israel’s ongoing threats to punish countries that take measures against settlements in the West Bank and goods they produce remind me of expressions describing having things both ways.

View of Karmei Tzur settlement north of Hebron, in the West Bank, November 24, 2025.

IRGC targeting bases to push US out of region before renewed Israel war, expert tells 'Post'

On the Israeli side, Cooper said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was likely trying to “spend” American military support while he has it.

US Soldiers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, deplane a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft after touching down at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.

Attacks on Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq as Iran launches retaliatory strikes against US bases

Explosions heard in Eilat as sirens sound in southern Jordan following Iranian attacks. Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari stated that Iran “will no longer exercise restraint."

Still from a video purporting to show an Iranian drone launch, released by Iran August 31, 2026.

EASA narrows warning to airlines over flying in Persian Gulf airspace amid renewed US-Iran strikes

EASA also extended its recommendations that airlines not operate in the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon until the end of September.

A Boeing 737 aircraft from the Irish low cost company Ryanair takes off from Toulouse Blagnac airport, in Toulouse, southern France, on May 20, 2026; Illustrative.

Iran views Jordan, UAE as targets that won't hit back, even if attacks include US bases - analysis

With the recent pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, and the attempt to improve relations with Qatar, only Jordan and the UAE remain as targets for retaliation.

A security personnel stands guard as Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2026