Conflict & Security
Jordan and Syria form joint security committee after strikes on ISIS sites
October 27, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Jordan and Syria agreed to form a joint security committee probing Jordanian airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria.
- Safadi told Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani the Tuesday strikes were based on field intelligence and aimed at neutralizing confirmed threats to Jordan's security.
- Safadi expressed deep regret and sorrow over the deaths of civilians during the operations.
- Syria's foreign ministry labeled the strikes on Daraa and the unsanctioned breach of Syrian airspace a violation of national sovereignty.
- Syria announced the reopening of the Nasib border crossing with Jordan to travelers and commercial transport on Wednesday.
- Syria's customs authority had closed the Nasib crossing on Tuesday, suspending passenger and commercial movement in both directions for safety reasons.



