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Explosives Discovered and Detonated in Jordanian Residential Area

Police investigate potential terrorist links after explosives found near military airport used by US planes in Amman.

  • Explosives were found in a crowded residential apartment in the Marka neighborhood of Amman.
  • The area was evacuated, and the explosives were safely detonated by authorities.
  • The incident occurred close to a military airport used by US and coalition forces.
  • Officials are exploring connections to radical groups targeting Jordan due to its stance on Gaza.
  • Jordan has thwarted multiple weapon smuggling attempts by groups linked to pro-Iranian militias in the past year.
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