EU-Jordan Partnership: The EU’s ambassador to Jordan said Amman is a “strong and resilient” partner, highlighting shared priorities on Palestine, the Syrian refugee crisis, the Iran file and regional stability, and pointing to EU support for Jordan’s economic and security resilience. UNRWA Support: UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged member states to protect UNRWA’s mandate and funding, warning the agency is indispensable but under mounting political and operational pressure, including attacks and closures affecting services for Palestinian refugees. Jordan Condemns Houthi Strikes: Jordan condemned Houthi ballistic missile attacks on Saudi cities Taif and Yanbu, calling them a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to regional security, while backing Saudi measures to protect civilians and infrastructure. Iran-US Tensions and China Link: Reports say Trump warned Xi against supporting Iran and received assurances, while CNN cited US assessments that Chinese satellite data improved the accuracy of Iranian strikes, including a July attack on a US base in Jordan. Regional Diplomacy: Iraq’s prime minister told the UN it wants sovereignty respected and is seeking new energy corridors linking Iraq, Türkiye, Jordan and Syria amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Local Governance/Health Reform: Jordan’s EU-backed stability message came alongside a separate global focus on health and aid—Guterres stressed UNRWA’s role as a lifeline while Jordan’s foreign ministry reiterated solidarity with Saudi Arabia.