{
  "id": 4649158,
  "title": "Iran views Jordan, UAE as targets that won't hit back, even if attacks include US bases - analysis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/iran-views-jordan-uae-as-targets-that-wont-hit-back-even-if-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T13:54:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-907142"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran has condemned the United States' strikes on Larak Island, maintaining its right to self-defense. In response, Iran has launched attacks on Jordan and the UAE. The kingdom of Jordan intercepted at least 8 missiles, destroying them before they could pose a threat to civilians or property. Egypt has condemned Iran's actions, calling for the cessation of tensions and urging diplomatic efforts to restore stability in the region. Iran's actions against Jordan and the UAE may be influenced by a desire to avoid angering key Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman, while targeting Jordan and the UAE may serve as a message to the US and Israel.",
  "summary": "With the recent pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, and the attempt to improve relations with Qatar, only Jordan and the UAE remain as targets for retaliation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Attacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/attacks-flare-between-u-s-iran-after-month-long-pause",
        "published": "2026-08-31T10:04:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Middle East war flares up after Iran responds to US attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/middle-east-war-flares-up-after-iran-responds-to-us-attacks",
        "published": "2026-08-31T10:43:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/uae-intercepts-drone-after-us-and-iran-exchange-attacks",
        "published": "2026-08-31T11:25:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Iran retaliates for US strike with attacks on Jordan, UAE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/iran-retaliates-for-us-strike-with-attacks-on-jordan-uae",
        "published": "2026-08-31T12:02:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "U.S. and Iran exchange attacks as Middle East hostilities reignite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/u-s-and-iran-exchange-attacks-as-middle-east-hostilities-reignite",
        "published": "2026-08-31T14:14:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "‘Iran a failed nation…it is dead’: Trump threatens ‘hard’ response to attacks on US forces",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/iran-a-failed-nation-it-is-dead-trump-threatens-hard-response-to",
        "published": "2026-08-31T14:54:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}