Jordan's air force struck militant hideouts in southern Syria on Monday, days after determining that attackers behind a deadly church assault were linked to terrorist groups operating there. Syrian authorities have not commented on the strikes, and it remains unclear if Damascus was coordinated with.
Jordan's military action in Syria escalates regional tensions following a deadly attack within its borders, potentially drawing the country further into the Syrian conflict.
Jordan said on Monday its air force struck what it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the attackers behind last week's deadly church attack were linked to "terrorist groups" operating there. The strikes came after Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects, belonging to the same family, over the attack that killed nine people and wounded at least 34 others. Syrian authorities have not commented on the strikes, and it remains unclear if Damascus was coordinated with.
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