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Moscow: Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned on Sunday that closing the Strait of Hormuz to maritime navigation would cause major disruptions and instability in global oil and gas markets.
According to Jordan News Agency, the ministry said in a statement that Russia calls for an immediate ceasefire between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, noting that closing the Strait of Hormuz would lead to significant disturbances in global energy markets.
Moscow: The UAE announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of its ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with the withdrawal of all members of its diplomatic mission, following Iranian missile attacks targeting UAE territory.
According to Jordan News Agency, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement published by the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) on Sunday that the attacks were “aggressive” and targeted civilian sites, including residential areas, airports, ports and service facilities, putting civilians at risk in what it described as a dangerous and irresponsible escalation that constitutes a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a clear breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.
The ministry stressed that the decision reflects the UAE’s firm and consistent position in rejecting any aggression that threatens its security and sovereignty, noting that the continuation of what it described as an “aggressive and provocative approach” undermines de-escalation efforts and pushes the region toward highly dangerous trajectories that threaten regional and international security, energy security, and global economic stability.
Cairo: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had just been informed that nine Iranian warships were destroyed and sunk, adding that some of them were “relatively large and important.” In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump said, “We will pursue the remaining Iranian ships, and soon they will also be lying at the bottom of the sea.”
According to Jordan News Agency, the U.S. president also mentioned that another attack had significantly destroyed the headquarters of the Iranian naval forces.
Cairo: The Egyptian national carrier, EgyptAir, announced the continuation of the suspension of its flights departing from Cairo to the cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Beirut, Doha, Amman, Dammam, Bahrain, Baghdad, Erbil, and Kuwait until further notice.
According to Jordan News Agency, the decision comes amid the escalation of events in the region, which are affecting air traffic in several neighboring countries. The suspension is in light of the continuous monitoring of developments through the crisis room at the Integrated Operations Center (IOCC) in coordination with the relevant authorities and external stations.
EgyptAir affirmed that it is continuously monitoring the latest developments through the company’s integrated operations center to review updates. The airline reiterated its commitment to applying the highest aviation safety standards to ensure the security and safety of passengers.
Karak: The Public Security Directorate (PSD) continued organizing Ramadan gatherings that bring inmates together with their families, as the correctional and rehabilitation centers in Karak, Qafqafa, and Zarqa hosted iftar banquets that brought inmates and their relatives together in Ramadan atmospheres reflecting the humanitarian and community dimension adopted by the administration of correctional and rehabilitation centers toward its inmates.
According to Jordan News Agency, at the women’s correctional center in Juwaydeh Women’s Correctional and Rehabilitation Centre, female inmates received their family members at an iftar banquet that carried meanings of compassion and family communication, where a warm human and family atmosphere prevailed.
These Ramadan iftar events are part of a series of social and humanitarian activities implemented by the PSD during the holy month of Ramadan, in line with its comprehensive reform strategy aimed at empowering inmates to reintegrate into society as active members upon completing their sentences.
Amman: Chief Commissioner and CEO of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), Captain Daifallah Al-Farajat, confirmed that Jordanian airspace is operating normally for air traffic, stressing the continued operational efficiency of civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom.
According to Jordan News Agency, Al-Farajat explained that the figures recorded yesterday reflected the flexibility in dealing with the current regional conditions, as more than 140 aircraft crossed Jordan’s airspace, representing 56 percent of normal traffic. He noted that this variation is mainly due to the closure of several neighboring countries’ airspaces amid the ongoing regional situation.
He added that Queen Alia International Airport handled about 120 arriving and departing flights, accounting for 60 percent of normal traffic, after several foreign airlines temporarily suspended or cancelled their operations to the region.
In a related context, Al-Farajat stressed the authority’s keenness to protect passengers’ rights and ensure they receive the necessary care. The authority urged passengers affected by flight cancellations to submit requests for alternative direct flights from the concerned airlines, affirming that this is a “fundamental right guaranteed by the governing regulations” published on the authority’s official website.
Passengers whose airlines fail to respond to their requests or provide suitable alternatives were advised to file an official complaint through the following channels:
Website: www.carc.gov.jo
Hotline for complaints: +962799522502
Al-Farajat affirmed that the authority is closely monitoring air traffic activity and regional developments in coordination with all relevant agencies to ensure the safety and security of civil aviation in the Kingdom.