Photos: War on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists
Middle East war devastates tourism in Petra, leaving sites empty and Jordanians facing severe loss of income.
Middle East war devastates tourism in Petra, leaving sites empty and Jordanians facing severe loss of income.
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Foreign ministers formulate a unified response to Iranian strikes, asserting their right to self-defence.
For the past 12 days, Israel has closed Al-Aqsa Mosque and restricted movement in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Ukraine has battle experience with Iranian-made Shahed drones and has mass-produced cheap interceptors.
Preliminary figures are 3,468 people dead in Iran, 2,702 dead in Lebanon, and 28 killed in Gulf states.
Recent US and Israeli comments on ‘Greater Israel’ trigger regional concerns over sovereignty and territorial expansion.
Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia denounce US ambassador’s remarks suggesting Israel has right to much of the Middle East.
Kazakhstan and Kosovo have also pledged to participate, while Egypt and Jordan will provide training for police.
Israel’s plan to restart land registration in the occupied West Bank is straining its relationship with Jordan.
Israel’s plans to claim parts of the occupied West Bank as ‘state property’ is raising concerns in neighbouring Jordan.
Jordan warns of war as Israel’s ‘silent transfer’ in the occupied West Bank becomes an operational reality.
