What missiles? Jordanians shrug off US-Iran war and press on with everyday life
When the war between Iran and the US escalates, the skies above the arid expanse of north Jordan can become the scene of a brief aerial war, with defences targeting Iranian projectiles. Often the drones and missiles can be seen being intercepted, or when they occasionally hit their target. They did so last month, when three American soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on an airbase near…
In north Jordan, the skies can sometimes become a battleground during the Iran-US war, with defences intercepting drones and missiles. Last month, three American soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on an airbase near Azraq. However, recent attacks on Jordan have not caused widespread fear or concern among the population. Agricultural engineer Fayez Youssef, who operates olive groves near Mafraq, indicated he pays little attention to the latest strikes, citing worries about a recent heatwave potentially ruining his harvest.
The war has become a backdrop to Jordan's economic struggles, with tourism revenue decreasing by 9.2% in the first five months of the year compared to the same period in 2025. In Amman, air-raid sirens, which were common at the war's beginning, were silent. Residents now view the conflict as Iranian attacks on American military bases, a pattern that has replaced the initial phase of the war where Iranian drones and projectiles struck the capital and neighbourhoods, including the US embassy.
Some business owners, like Ranad, have stopped following the news, finding the ongoing conflict tiresome and irrelevant to their day-to-day lives.
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