At least seven killed in attack at church in Jordan, state-owned outlet says

A deadly attack unfolded at a church funeral in Jordan’s Karak governorate on Friday, leaving at least seven people dead and ten others wounded, according to the state-owned television station Al-Mamlaka. The assailants, two men with firearms, emerged from a vehicle and unleashed a barrage of shots during the solemn procession in Hamoud church.

Security forces were present on the scene, actively pursuing the suspects, but no group has claimed responsibility for the violent incident. Khaled Burqan, a witness attending the funeral, recounted that hundreds of mourners had gathered, but the attackers opened fire for several minutes. Jordan, known for its relative stability, has seen a surge in Iranian-linked attacks this year following US and Israeli strikes against Iran in February, though such occurrences remain rare.

Christians constitute a minority within Jordan’s population, yet the nation serves as a sanctuary for numerous biblical landmarks that entice Christian pilgrims globally.