The Latest Breaking News from Jordan

'Gentle giant': US mourns Sgt Angel Rampersad killed in Iranian attack

US Army Sgt Angel Rampersad, the 28-year-old soldier believed to be among those killed in last week's Iranian attack on a military base in Jordan, was mourned by family, friends and neighbours in New York's Queens on Wednesday. American flags flew at half-staff as neighbours mourned.

The Times of India · Jul 24

Trump threatens 'major military punishment' after Houthi strike on Saudi tankers

President Trump vowed major military punishment for Iran and its Houthi allies. Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Global oil prices surged significantly after the attacks on shipping routes. Iran also reported missile strikes on U.S. military sites in Jordan and Kuwait. These escalating events…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way

Sustainable business practices are often seen as a luxury that only rich countries can afford. And these days, some of the biggest economies, including the U.S., are backtracking on those commitments.

The Conversation · Jul 23

Iran strikes Jordanian city near Israel as US carries out another wave of strikes

The United States has carried out another wave of airstrikes on Iran, where air defenses opened fire over the capital, Tehran

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Trump attends dignified transfer of four US soldiers killed in Middle East

This was the third such transfer Trump has attended since he launched the war in Iran in February

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Nearly 100 U.S. Service Members Injured in Iranian Strikes in the Past Two Weeks, Pentagon Says

The latest casualties follow Iranian missile and drone strikes against U.S. and allied military sites in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain and elsewhere

Latin Times · Jul 21

US bombs Iranian ports and cities; Tehran retaliates with attacks on US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

US and Iranian forces exchanged strikes for the tenth consecutive night. Iran-aligned Houthis threatened a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, impacting global energy supplies. Iran targeted US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, while a tanker was struck. Diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate the conflict and restore a ceasefire.…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US

TEHRAN - Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to attack nuclear site as Hegseth reveals staggering cost of war

Trump says US forces will target heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain area 'very heavily'

The Independent UK · Jul 21

US identifies two soldiers killed in Jordan, launches attack on Iran for 10th night

The United States, on Monday, identified the two Army soldiers killed while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, marking the first American troop deaths caused by direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the conflict.

The Times of India · Jul 21