Jordan confirms participation in US-led strikes against Islamic State in Syria

Sunday 11 January 2026 - 08:30

By: Sahili Aya

Jordan confirms participation in US-led strikes against Islamic State in Syria

Jordan announced on Sunday that it had taken part in recent airstrikes carried out by the United States against the Islamic State group in Syria, as part of the international coalition fighting the jihadist organization.

According to a statement released by the Jordanian Armed Forces, its air force conducted strikes against several Islamic State targets in different areas of Syrian territory. The operation was coordinated within the framework of the US-led coalition.

The strikes were launched in response to an attack in December that resulted in the deaths of three American personnel, highlighting the continued security threat posed by the Islamic State despite its territorial defeat in recent years.

Jordan, a close ally of the United States, has long played an active role in regional counterterrorism efforts and has previously participated in military operations against extremist groups operating in neighboring Syria and Iraq.

The renewed military action underscores ongoing concerns about the presence and capabilities of Islamic State cells in the region, as coalition members seek to prevent the group from regrouping or launching further attacks.