Latest news in Jordan? September 20th, 2026

The prominent developments in Jordan around September 20, 2026:

• Regional Diplomacy and Security: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement condemning recent drone and missile escalations by Houthi forces targeting Saudi territory, reiterating Jordan’s firm solidarity with Riyadh and calling for regional de-escalation. This follows heightened military vigilance across the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) air defense units earlier this month to protect sovereign airspace from regional projectile crossfire.

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• Trade and Economic Policy: Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah confirmed that Jordan has secured zero-tariff status for more than 60% of its exports heading to the United States under current bilateral arrangements. Key manufacturing sectorsincluding garments and apparel, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and phosphateshave maintained duty-free access, shielding vital export industries from broader global tariff adjustments.

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• Energy and Infrastructure: Energy developers launched a 14-kilometer natural gas pipeline expansion designed to feed industrial zones in Jordan, aligning with the Kingdom’s broader strategy to reduce manufacturing fuel costs and stabilize the domestic grid.

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