Israel is holding two Jordanian citizens without charges on vague security grounds; Jordan has detained an Israeli and recalled its ambassador for consultations.
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Security Dogs Sent to Jordan Have Died or Fallen Sick, Report Says
A federal report on a State Department antiterrorism program said at least 10 bomb-sniffing dogs had died of medical issues from 2008 to 2016.
Jordan Creates Artificial Reef From Decommissioned Military Vehicles
The Red Sea port city of Aqaba is promoting the environmental and tourism benefits of the new underwater museum.
Trump Considers Them Terrorists, but Some Are Allies
President Trump’s proposal to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group risks upsetting American allies from Turkey to Indonesia.
Pompeo’s Anti-Iran Tour Faces Obstacles of a Fractious Middle East
Touring eight countries in one week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought to build a regional coalition against Iran. The obstacles are formidable.
Families Sue Jordan Over 2016 Deaths of 3 U.S. Green Berets
The soldiers’ fathers accused the kingdom of falsely telling the news media that the Green Berets had provoked the deadly shooting by a base guard.