Jordan Evacuations Mark Escalation as Eighth Night of US-Iran Strikes Unfolds

Eight nights into US-Iran strikes, Jordan evacuated its international airport and Aqaba seaport due to a credible threat, while the US pressed on with strikes on Iran and the IRGC; Iran’s side reported vessel accidents in the Strait of Hormuz as Gulf defenses were activated by Kuwait and Bahrain. The US State Department issued a worldwide traveler warning amid rising regional tensions, and other updates include Iran claiming to shoot down a US drone and Iran executing two men over January protests, signaling a broad, ongoing escalation in the region.