2026 in Jordan
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Incumbents
Events
January
- 13 January – The United States designates the Jordanian chapter of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, citing its support for Hamas.[1]
February
- 28 February – In retaliation for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, Iran launches missiles at surrounding countries, including Jordan.[2]
March
- 9 March – Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms the deployment of interceptor drones and specialists to help protect U.S. military bases in Jordan amid the 2026 Iran war.[3]
April
- 5 April – The Jordanian Armed Forces intercept two missiles and two drones from Iran.[4]
June
- 11 June – The Jordanian Armed Forces intercept an Iranian missile attack on Azraq.[5]
- 11 June–19 July – Jordan participates at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- 23 June – One person is killed while eight others are injured in a crowd crush at a gathering to view a FIFA World Cup match in Amman.[6]
July
- 21 July – The US announces a trade agreement with Jordan.[7]
- 24 July – The United States imposes a 10% tariff on Jordan, citing the presence of alleged forced labour in the supply chain.[8]
- 25 July – The Aqaba Marine Reserve is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[9]
Holidays
Source:[10]
- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 20–23 March – Eid al-Fitr
- 5 April – Gregorian Easter
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 25 May – Independence Day
- 26-30 May – Eid al-Adha
- 16 June – Islamic New Year
- 25 August – The Prophet's Birthday
- 25 December – Christmas Day
Deaths
- 2 January – Saleh Rusheidat, 80, member of the House of Representatives (since 1993).[11]
- 3 January – Jamil Azar, 89, journalist and broadcaster, founder of Al Jazeera.[12]
- 4 January – Ali Abu Al-Ragheb, 89, prime minister (2000–2003).[13]
- 2 February – Ahmad Obeidat, 87, prime minister (1984–1985).[14]
- 20 June – Sami al-Oraydi, Islamist militant, leader of Hurras al-Din (2018–2025).[15]
References
- ↑ "Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations". AP News. 2026-01-13. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ↑ "AFP: Loud explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ↑ Tim Zadorozhnyy. "Ukraine deploys interceptor drones, experts to protect US bases in Jordan, Zelensky says". The Kyiv Independent. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ "Jordan downs missiles, drones amid rising regional military tensions". SANA. 2026-04-05. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ "Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan again after new waves of US strikes". Al Jazeera. 2026-06-11. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ Akour, Omar (24 June 2026). "Stampede at World Cup match viewing in Jordan's Amman kills 1". AP News. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ↑ "US announces trade deal with Jordan". Reuters. 21 July 2026.
- ↑ Race, Michael; Velasquez, Francisco; Crew, Jemma; Chia, Osmond (24 July 2026). "US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs". BBC News. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "Aqaba Marine Reserve inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List". Jordan Times. 25 July 2026. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ "Jordan Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
- ↑ "PM Mourns Former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Saleh Irshaidat". Jordan News Agency. 2 January 2026. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ↑ "Longtime Al Jazeera anchor and journalist Jamil Azar passes away". Al Jazeera. 4 January 2026. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ↑ "PM Mourns Former Premier Ali Abu Al-Ragheb". Jordan News Agency. 4 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
- ↑ "Former Jordan PM, intelligence chief Ahmad Obeidat passes away". Roya News. 3 February 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "US Coalition Strike Hits North Syria, Senior Militant Killed". Islam Times. 20 June 2026. Retrieved 21 June 2026.