Iran Escalates Attacks on US Forces in Jordan Amid Rising Regional Tensions
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By תומר שמאי
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 18, 2026
What happened
Iran has escalated missile and drone attacks on US forces in Jordan, causing American casualties and increasing regional tensions. China is closely watching Israel's new Mossad chief, Roman Gofman, who signals a shift toward military operations against Iran. Pakistan recently helped broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran, preventing wider conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 01Iran increased missile and drone attacks on US forces in Jordan, causing American deaths.
- 02Jordan receives $1.45 billion annually from the US and is targeted for its alliance with Washington.
- 03China monitors new Mossad chief Roman Gofman, viewing him as favoring military confrontation with Iran.
- 04Gofman’s reforms indicate a shift from traditional intelligence to military-style operations.
- 05Pakistan brokered a ceasefire last April between the US and Iran, preventing war.
- 06Pakistan’s unique geopolitical ties enabled it to mediate effectively between conflicting parties.
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