AMMAN — Jordan’s exports to Iraq saw a remarkable 45.6 per cent increase in the first 11 months of 2024, reaching JD 830 million. This represents a growth of over JD 260 million compared to JD 570 million during the same period in 2023,

By John Lee. Jordan's state-run Petra News Agency has said that exports to Iraq increased by 45.6 percent in the first 11 months of 2024. Jordan's exports to Iraq: 45.6% increase reaching JD 830 million [$1.

Jordan, which faces new regional challenges in dealing with Syria’s transitional Islamist regime, is pursuing a strategy of containment through engagement to secure its long, shared border, analysts say.

A year ago, a drone attack by Iran-backed militias hit a remote U.S. outpost in Jordan, killing three U.S. servicemembers. Despite the passage of time, the effort to find those responsible continues.

AMMAN  — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq Masrour Barzani.The meeting, held at Basman Palace, covered the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and Iraq,

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Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said that Iraq rejects any attempts that aim to displace the Palestinian people. Hussien's remarks came during a phone call with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa,

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Iraq ranked as the second-largest destination for Jordanian exports within the Arab Free Trade Zone, accounting for 25.4 per cent of total exports to the region, which amounted to JD3.257 billion by November 2024.

Iran's loss of influence in Lebanon and Syria has helped to spark a shift in attitude among Arab leaders.