Iraq, Jordan Discuss Border Security and Combatting Terrorism

The Jordanian Interior Minister met his Iraqi counterpart on Sunday, September 19, 2021. (Petra)
The Jordanian Interior Minister met his Iraqi counterpart on Sunday, September 19, 2021. (Petra)
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Iraq, Jordan Discuss Border Security and Combatting Terrorism

The Jordanian Interior Minister met his Iraqi counterpart on Sunday, September 19, 2021. (Petra)
The Jordanian Interior Minister met his Iraqi counterpart on Sunday, September 19, 2021. (Petra)

Jordan and Iraq discussed Sunday means of bolstering bilateral cooperation in combatting terrorism, extremism and border security.

Jordanian Minister of Interior Mazen al-Faraya and his Iraqi counterpart Othman al-Ghanimi also tackled in Amman ways to address smuggling operations and human trafficking.

Exchange of information, development of trade exchange operations through the Karameh border crossing (Trebil), investment, revitalization of tourism, facilitation of residency procedures and visa granting were among the issues discussed, the Jordanian news agency (Petra) reported.

The government is keen to overcome obstacles that would affect bilateral ties, Faraya said, adding that it has allowed trucks to enter, facilitated trade and movement and developed e-procedures to grant visas and residencies.

Ghanimi, for his part, pointed to the old and well-established bilateral ties and historical bonds that require continuous progress to develop them through coordination and joint consultation in exchanging training and information expertise, forensic evidence and the use of security technology.

He said his visit aims to consider the smooth flow of trade and investment, and address some difficulties faced by Iraqis residing in the kingdom.

Both sides are expected to reconsider the 2005 security agreement to achieve their common interests.



Israel Says Missile Launched from Yemen Was Intercepted

Yemenis brandish their rifles and chant slogans during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and the Gaza Strip and in condemnation of Israel and the US, in the Houthi-run capital Sanaa on July 4, 2025. (Photo by Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP)
Yemenis brandish their rifles and chant slogans during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and the Gaza Strip and in condemnation of Israel and the US, in the Houthi-run capital Sanaa on July 4, 2025. (Photo by Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP)
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Israel Says Missile Launched from Yemen Was Intercepted

Yemenis brandish their rifles and chant slogans during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and the Gaza Strip and in condemnation of Israel and the US, in the Houthi-run capital Sanaa on July 4, 2025. (Photo by Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP)
Yemenis brandish their rifles and chant slogans during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and the Gaza Strip and in condemnation of Israel and the US, in the Houthi-run capital Sanaa on July 4, 2025. (Photo by Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP)

Yemen's Houthi militant group said on Thursday they had attacked Israel's Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv area with a ballistic missile, while the Israeli military said the missile from Yemen was intercepted after air raid sirens were triggered in several parts of the country.

Most of the dozens of missiles and drones they have launched have been intercepted or fallen short. Israel has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes.

The Iran-aligned Houthis have been firing at Israel and attacking shipping lanes. Traffic through the Red Sea, a critical waterway for the world's oil and commodities, has dropped since the Houthi militia began targeting ships in November 2023 in what the group said was solidarity with Palestinians against Israel in the Gaza war.

Houthis said in May they would impose a "comprehensive" aerial blockade on Israel by repeatedly targeting its airports.