Jordan joins airstrikes on Daesh sites in southern Syria
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- Royal Jordanian Air Force conducts precision strikes against Daesh positions in southern Syria.
- Operation carried out with the United States under the international anti-Daesh coalition.
Jordan took part in precision airstrikes targeting Daesh-linked sites in southern Syria early Friday, the military said.
Coalition operation
The strikes were carried out by the Royal Jordanian Air Force in coordination with the United States as part of the international coalition against Daesh. Syrian authorities have recently joined the coalition’s efforts, according to officials.
Jordan said the operation aims to curb terrorism and prevent extremist groups from exploiting southern Syrian territory as launchpads for threats against neighboring countries and the wider region. Officials warned that Daesh has sought to reconstitute itself and rebuild capabilities in southern Syria.
Regional context
The strikes underscore heightened regional coordination as coalition members move to contain renewed Daesh activity and stabilize border areas seen as vulnerable to militant regrouping.
