Jordan warned of cross-border attacks as Iran-backed militias operate in Iraq.

The entities involved

• Amman →

  capital of Jordan

  • IndiGo flight traveled from Yemen to Amman, landing for maintenance at Queen Alia International Airport.Thu 12:36
  • Jordanian military thwarted smuggling across the border with Syria, amid ongoing narcotic production during Assad's rule.Thu 09:05
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • In 2007, Iranian interests in the South of Iraq were noted, alongside early media analysis of the country's situation.15:47
  • Iranian-sponsored militia operates in Iraqi targets.14:41

Related events

• Iraq closed its border crossing with Iran on October 21, 2026.Oct 21
• Iraq called for regional cooperation to combat terrorism, while Egypt and the Emirates expressed solidarity with Jordan against violence.Oct 24
• Iraq blames Israel for recent strikes on militia sites, which include numerous Iranian-backed groups.Oct 24
• Iran-backed militias are operating in Iraq while ISIS exploits the security vacuum in the country.Jul 20
• The Iraqi Prime Minister issued a warning against intervention by Iranian-backed groups.Oct 23