Syria Shuts Jordan Border Amid Airstrikes and Security Concerns in Daraa

The Syrian General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs has announced the closure of the Nasib border crossing with Jordan. This closure suspends the movement of passengers and trade in both directions, citing "current conditions and developments on the ground in the Daraa Governorate." According to Reuters, the decision follows airstrikes conducted by the Jordanian Air Force targeting what they described as militant hideouts in southern Syria. The report suggests that individuals involved in the deadly attack on a church in Karak Governorate on October 23 have connections to "terrorist organizations" operating in the region.

Syrian authorities stated that Damascus has conveyed its reservations to the Jordanian side regarding military operations conducted within Syrian territory without prior coordination. The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed ongoing communication with Jordan to ascertain the reasons behind the raids and to clarify the circumstances, particularly in light of the unfolding events in the border region between the two nations.