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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 denies that IRGC destroyed three F-35s, after Iran claims it killed US soldiers -report

The IRGC said that the attack was in retaliation for strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on Wednesday evening.

German air force pilots stand next to a fighter jet during a visit of Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen at the Al Azraq air base in Jordan, January 13, 2018.

‘Exactly what Iran intended’: Some Jordanians buckle under missile pressure, demand US withdrawal

US military presence “exposes Jordan to security, political, and economic risks that serve no national interest." says an open letter challenging the Jordanian government.

A projectile fired from Iran toward Israel is intercepted over Amman on June 13, 2025. Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike in the evening on June 13.

Latest US strikes on Iran roughly twice the size of previous bombardment, source tells 'Post'

Several locations in southern Iran were targeted by US forces, with explosions heard in the cities of Bushehr, Abu Musa, Kish Island, Ahwaz, and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media Press TV reported.

An explosion at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on July 20, 2026.

Why Iran and its militias have made Jordan a frontline in broader Mideast conflict - analysis

Iran’s growing missile and drone attacks on Jordan are turning the kingdom into a new frontline, testing whether Amman will continue to remain quiet or join a regional response.

An Iranian drone is displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran.

US, Saudi Arabia target Tehran-backed militias in Iraq after Iranian strikes on bases

A US official told The Jerusalem Post that Iran had launched at least four ballistic missiles towards a US military base in Jordan, adding that "This was a major attack."

Smoke seen following reported missile launch from Iran toward Jordan, July 22, 2026.

Drones intercepted over Jordan likely launched by Iran-backed Iraqi militias, source tells 'Post'

Iran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq are suspected of launching three drones intercepted over Jordan on Monday and Tuesday.

Mourners march in the funeral of a Kataib Hezbollah terrorist after a US airstrike on a Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters near the Iraq-Syria border, pictured in Baghdad, March 2, 2026.

Pentagon lists four US troops killed during Iran ceasefire as separate casualties from Epic Fury

The four soldiers were designated "Overseas Operations Casualties," and were listed separately from the 14 additional Epic Fury casualties that occured since February 28.

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

Greek defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles from Yemen, no Iran strikes reported

CENTCOM made no announcements of new strikes against Iran on Friday night or early Saturday morning, after announcing strikes for 13 consecutive nights. 

A demonstrator holds up a mock missile as Houthi supporters rally against the Saudi-led coalition's restrictions on Houthi-controlled areas, which the group describes as a blockade, in Sanaa, Yemen, July 17, 2026.

Jordan, Kuwait activate air defenses as Iran targets US airbase in region, Iranian media says

Local sources said that Iran had launched drone and missile attacks at the Al-Salem airbase in Kuwait, Iran's IRCG- affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported.

A satellite image shows smoke billowing near an oil facility in Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait, July 18, 2026.

Iranian strikes damaged US bases, radar systems in region, image investigation reveals - report

A US military official told the NYT that almost a dozen US soldiers injured by Iranian attacks across the region in July were flown to a US military hospital in Germany for treatment.

A satellite view shows the Ali Al Salem Base, after Iranian strikes, near Al Jahra, Kuwait, March 1, 2026.