AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoAir Defence Update: Jordan’s Armed Forces say 20 missiles launched from Iran toward the Azraq area were intercepted and shot down early Thursday, with fragments falling but no injuries or damage, as the military said it remains on highest readiness to protect the Kingdom’s airspace. Jordan-Iraq Security Ties: Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan told Iraq’s Parliament Speaker that Iraq’s security is a pillar of Jordan’s own security, with border and airspace threats and concerns over armed groups operating outside state control driving the discussion. Regional Energy and Diplomacy: The US-Iran standoff continues to swing between threats and talks, with Trump claiming a “great settlement” and possible signing in Europe while Iran says nothing is finalized and disputes details about Hormuz management and ceasefire terms. Cybersecurity: Meta says an Israeli spyware firm targeted WhatsApp users in Jordan and Lebanon via malicious links, despite a US court order barring such activity. Local Resources Debate: Jordanian commentary highlights calls to better develop the Kingdom’s gas, oil shale, and minerals, arguing that past institutional changes weakened exploration and investment.
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