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US-Iran Escalation and Hormuz Standoff: The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran for a third straight day as Iran retaliated by targeting U.S.-linked bases and assets across the Gulf, with Jordan reporting sirens and missile threats tied to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Jordan Air Defences: Jordan’s Armed Forces said it intercepted and shot down Iranian missiles that breached Jordanian airspace, while Royal Engineering Corps teams cleared missile debris and reported no casualties. Maritime Pressure: Washington also moved to reinstate a naval blockade of Iranian ports and warned of transit fees, as Iran vowed it would not allow U.S. interference in Hormuz management. Local Oversight: Jordan’s parliamentary committee reviewed enforcement against non-compliant energy products, with nearly 35,000 heaters seized and 226 cases referred to the judiciary. Economy Watch: Gold prices in Jordan fell in the latest daily pricing. Tech and Investment: ISSF and STV signed a partnership to back Jordan’s AI start-ups, including a $5m ISSF investment into STV’s AI fund. Crime Link to Ireland: Irish media reports a Jordanian man, Ahmad Al-Saqar, was arrested in Jordan in connection with the murder of American Jamey Carney in Ireland.

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