Jordan

Role of Gulf states in Iran conflict said to change over one week - analysis

Iran’s narrative was that some of the Gulf states hosted US forces, or in the case of the UAE and Bahrain, had signed the Abraham Accords with Israel.

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.
People stand before the Roman-era South Gate, was built in honour of the Roman Emperor Hadrian on the occasion of his visit circa 130 CE, is pictured at the Roman ruins of Jerash in northern Jordan on April 29, 2026.

World's oldest plague mass grave found beneath Roman racetrack in Jordan - study

A view of a Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft before the airdrop operation of aid over Gaza on August 14, 2025.

Jordan is enforcing a red line in Syria via airstrikes - analysis

Soldier from the Jordanian Armed Forces standing next to a helicopter, May 3, 2026.

Jordan strikes Sweida, claims it carried out ‘deterrent operation’ against drugs, arms trafficking


RAF shoots down Iranian drones over Middle Eastern countries to protect British allies, interests

Additionally, Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted an Iranian cruise missile launched towards the Gulf state on Sunday morning.

Birds scatter as a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet comes in to land at RAF Coningsby after a sortie on February 19, 2026.

IRGC claims to have attacked Dubai Oracle data center, US fighter jets at Jordan's Al Azraq base

Additional attacks on Thursday included attacks on a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad Airport and an Amazon cloud computing center in Bahrain.

Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026.

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law

Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the "urgent need to refrain from measures" that risk further inflaming tensions on the ground.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrates the passing of the Death Penalty for Terrorists bill in the Knesset, March 30, 2026

Israel’s military victories spark anxiety in Jordan despite security cooperation - opinion

Israel’s “peace through strength” approach reassures some allies but fuels anxiety in Jordan over regional ambitions.

Royal Jordianian honor guards march in Amman, in February. For Jordan, the ‘peace through strength’ paradigm is not a promise of stability, but a source of deep anxiety, the writer says.

Jordan seeks calm as Iran war rattles the region - analysis

Jordan had said it “strongly condemned today the Iranian attack on its territory involving ballistic missiles" when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

An Iranian missile has fallen on a home on February 28, 2026 in Amman, Jordan.

Arkia cancels Jordan flights after authorities block approvals, limiting alternatives from Israel

Some of the flights have been rerouted to Taba, where Egypt has doubled the crossing fee.

An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

My Word: Israel, happy to be here

I wish all those celebrating it a “Happy Passover” and as we traditionally say at the end of the Seder: “Next year in Jerusalem.”

Preschool children from the southern city of Ashkelon, celebrating with the Israeli flag, on 18 April, 2010 the Independence Day.

WATCH: IDF continues counterterrorism ops. in Gaza Strip, including destroying terror tunnels

The IDF's Southern Command continues operations to destroy terror infrastructure and remove threats in the Gaza Strip, killing over 60 Hamas terrorists last month.

Soldiers from the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip, January 14, 2026; illustrative.

US Embassy organizes bus departures from Israel via Jordan crossing

The US Embassy has begun organizing bus departures for Americans from Israel to Amman via Jordan, offering an overland exit option amid ongoing security concerns.

The US Embassy in Jerusalem

Missile debris falls in Amman as Jordan faces direct threats amid Israel-Iran war

Missile interceptions and falling debris are striking cities across Jordan, forcing the kingdom deeper into a conflict it sought to avoid.

An Iranian missile has fallen on a home in Amman, Jordan, February 28, 2026