Jordan
The Sbarro bomber’s American saga: Ahlam Tamimi escaped Israel - US failed to bring her to justice
On the official site Congress.gov, the following appears: “The United States requested Tamimi’s extradition in 2017, but Jordan’s Court of Cassation ruled that the extradition treaty was invalid.”
Jordan condemns Israeli policies in Al-Aqsa, Temple Mount, calls to end 'escalation'
Saudi Arabia, Middle East neighbors pressure Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias - analysis
UNESCO adds 25 new World Heritage Sites including Mount Olympus, Normandy's D-Day beaches
Ukraine deploys 228 specialists to five Middle East countries to intercept drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said teams had been sent to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, states that have come under fire during the Iran war.
Jordan’s careful war calculus in balance as Islamic regime’s future unknown, expert says
Jordan’s carefully balanced neutrality has been expressed through both its diplomatic statements and through its actions, said Ofir Winter, a senior researcher at the INSS, Tel Aviv University.
Iranian war ripples across Arab states as Jordan intercepts missiles, Egypt feels economic shock
Jordan and Saudi Arabia confront direct security threats while Egypt faces financial pressure from disrupted trade, tourism, and energy markets.
Editor's Notes: Iran handed its neighbors a lesson they didn’t ask for and cannot unlearn
The Gulf states are now making the Israeli argument, not because they have suddenly become Zionists, but because Iranian missiles have a way of concentrating the mind.
Syria opens Mediterranean-Aleppo air corridor that could help ease regional snarl
Royal Jordanian is expected to use the Mediterranean corridor on Friday for a flight from Amman to Aleppo as part of the phased return of air traffic.
US charter flight to fly out Americans from Middle East, State Department says
The State Department did not provide any further details on transportation operations but urged US citizens in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel to contact the Department if in need.
Iran missile launches down 86% as Operation Epic Fury expands, top US general says
CENTCOM strikes over 2,000 Iranian targets, reducing missile and drone attacks by over 80%, as part of Operation Epic Fury’s ongoing offensive.
How US citizens in Israel can leave the country amid Operation Roaring Lion - explainer
The US State Department says it is taking steps to assist those who want to depart Israel and other countries in the region, though it notes that current options are limited.
Arab media split as Gulf states condemn Iran while Iran-aligned actors denounce US-Israel strikes
Gulf governments emphasize sovereignty and civilian protection as Iran-aligned actors frame the confrontation as external aggression
US urges citizens to immediately depart over a dozen Middle Eastern countries, including Israel
Mora Namdar, the State Department's assistant secretary for consular affairs, said US citizens should leave using available commercial transportation "due to safety risks."
