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The Jordanian military has intensified its campaign against drug dealers following clashes last month with individuals suspected of ties to pro-Iranian militias. These individuals were reportedly transporting large quantities of drugs, along with weapons and explosives, over the Jordan-Syria border.
The prime minister's military spokesman emphasized that the militia group operates with the authorization of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, asserting the strike as an affront to Iraqi sovereignty.
Iran's Alborz warship entering the Red Sea amidst heightened tensions due to recent regional events intensifies the complexity of the geopolitical landscape.
The attack resulted in injuries to three American soldiers, one of whom is in critical condition. Despite the retaliatory measures, the Resistance persisted, conducting at least five subsequent operations against U.S. bases in both Iraq and Syria.
Among the militants killed, four belonged to Lebanon's influential Hezbollah group, while the remaining two were Syria nationals. Two militants sustained injuries during the airstrikes.
The World Food Programme's decision to stop distributing food rations to 5.5 million people from the start of 2024 further compounds the looming humanitarian catastrophe.
According to the Turkish Ministry of Defence, clashes with the PKK resulted in the unfortunate deaths of twelve Turkish soldiers. In light of this, Turkey took swift action by carrying out a series of air raids and operations in the area.
While the U.S. has approximately 2,500 troops stationed in Iraq and an additional 900 in eastern Syria, tensions have been rising over Washington's unwavering support for Israel during the Gaza war that commenced on October 7.
This clash follows a similar incident just a week ago, where three smugglers were shot dead while trying to transport a significant amount of captagon pills, a type of amphetamine. The confrontation took place in an area northeast of the city of Mafraq in Jordan, according to Syrian sources.
The gang allegedly demanded fees ranging from Rs 700,000 to Rs 1,100,000 per person, claiming to arrange visit visas and necessary documents for recruitment into the Russian Army, as reported by the District Police Circle in Kathmandu.
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