"Jordanian Airstrike in Southern Syria Kills 9"

An airstrike, likely carried out by Jordan's air force, has killed at least nine people in southern Syria, an area known for cross-border drug smuggling. The victims were not involved in smuggling, suggesting a possible intelligence error. Jordan has been targeting drug smuggling operations, particularly those involving Captagon amphetamines, which are trafficked to Gulf Arab states. This is the latest in a series of strikes, with previous incidents including an alleged drug factory and the killing of a prominent drug kingpin. Jordan has not claimed responsibility for any of the strikes.