The Jordanian military announced on Monday that its air force carried out targeted strikes against militant hideouts located in southern Syria. According to Jordanian officials, the operation was a direct response to a recent deadly attack on a church within the kingdom. Jordanian authorities stated that their investigation linked the suspects involved in the church attack to terrorist groups operating across the border in Syrian territory.

There is a significant disagreement between the two nations regarding the nature of the operation. Jordan claims that the strikes were conducted in coordination with the Syrian government. However, the Syrian government has issued a contradictory statement. Damascus reported that it has launched an official investigation into the Jordanian military actions, emphasizing the importance of sovereignty and field security protocols, which suggests the strikes may not have been authorized or coordinated as Jordan claims. The situation remains fluid as both countries navigate the diplomatic implications of cross-border military activity.