Jordan’s air force carried out airstrikes on Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria over the weekend as part of a US-led military campaign. The country’s army announced the operation on Sunday, according to a report by AFP. The strikes were conducted on Saturday in coordination with international coalition partners.

According to the Jordanian military statement, the main objective of the operation was to weaken the capabilities of terrorist groups and prevent their efforts to reorganize. The statement emphasized that Jordan remains committed to cooperating in counterterrorism operations to ensure regional and international security.

The announcement underscores Jordan’s ongoing participation in multinational efforts aimed at curbing extremist networks operating in the region, reflecting its continued alignment with coalition strategies against IS.

Israeli forces conducted multiple airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military installations in and around Tehran. In retaliation, Iran launched a massive drone attack on Tel Aviv, sending over a hundred drones toward Israeli targets.

As tensions escalated, Jordan closed its airspace to all flights. The Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) stated that the closure was a temporary measure taken in light of potential risks stemming from the regional conflict.

Jordanian security forces shot and killed an Indian citizen attempting to illegally cross into Israel. The deceased, identified as 47-year-old Thomas Gabriel Perera from Kerala, arrived in Jordan on February 5 with a group of four on a tourist visa. Perera and his companion, Edison, were reportedly lured by an Indian worker in Jordan with the promise of employment in Israel. Despite warnings, Perera attempted to cross the border, prompting Jordanian border guards to open fire.