AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJordan-US-Iran Tensions: Jordan says its air defences intercepted eight Iranian missiles, as the wider US-Iran escalation keeps rattling the region and Hormuz shipping. Sovereignty Row: Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi rejected claims that the US has independent military bases in Jordan, stressing troops are under bilateral cooperation and Jordan’s right to defend its airspace. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar denied Israeli media reports it approved military action against Iran, while Iran and the US traded accusations and strikes across Gulf states. Local Governance & Services: The EU announced up to €1.6bn for Jordan’s Aqaba-Amman National Water Carrier, and Amman Municipality plans traffic diversions for works on Princess Tharwat Street. Transport Upgrade: Smart systems are being installed on Ma’an-Amman buses, including electronic fares, GPS tracking, CCTV and Wi‑Fi. Politics: IEC named Baker Ksasbeh as successor to Aqaba MP Hassan Riyati after a final court ruling revoked his membership. Culture: The Amman Summer Festival continues with its sixth night of family entertainment. Aviation: Iraq and Jordan discussed expanding flights and opening a Royal Jordanian office in Baghdad.
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