Jordanian army kills one, arrests six near Syrian border, combatting rise in smuggling incursions.

The Jordanian army reports killing one and arresting six people trying to cross the border from Syria, noting a recent rise in such attempts linked to smugglers tied to pro-Iranian militias in southern Syria. Jordan is using drones to counter these incursions. Syria denies involvement and claims to be working to stop smuggling.

November 24, 2024
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