Jordanian army foils infiltration attempt by 14 armed individuals from Syria

Jordan's armed forces said Saturday they repelled an armed group of about 14 attempting to cross from Syria, following clashes with border guards.

• Jordan's armed forces announced Saturday that a border guard unit of the North Military Region repelled an armed group of about 14 attempting to cross from Syria.
• The group tried to enter under heavy cover fire and clashed directly with border guards, who inflicted human losses before the rest fled toward Syrian territory.
• A military source said forces acted per engagement rules and will continue to confront any infiltration or smuggling attempts across the border.
• The source did not disclose the group's casualty toll, identities, or affiliations.