Syria Closes Main Border Crossing with Jordan After Airstrikes in South
- On Tuesday, Syria's General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs announced the closure of the Nasib border crossing with Jordan, suspending all passenger and commercial traffic due to security developments in Daraa province.
- The closure followed Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria targeting what Jordan described as militant hideouts linked to "terrorist groups" operating in the region.
- Known as Jaber on the Jordanian side, the Nasib crossing is Jordan's only passenger and commercial border crossing with Syria, serving as a vital overland route for regional trade.
- The authority provided no date for reopening the crossing, citing the need to ensure the safety of all travelers and staff amid ongoing security concerns.
- Ongoing developments in Daraa remain volatile as officials continue monitoring the security situation; the indefinite suspension underscores escalating tensions between Syria and Jordan over cross-border militant activity.
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The Syrian General Directorate of Border Control and Customs announced the closure of the Nasib crossing point on the border with Jordan following attacks by the Jordanian Air Force on the province of Deraa ' a, which came into effect on Tuesday, 27 October; it envisaged a complete stoppage of passenger traffic and trade in both directions; and it explained that the measure was motivated by the need to ensure the safety of travellers and st…
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anews.com.trMove follows Jordanian airstrikes that killed 6 in southern Syria; Damascus says strikes were not coordinated with it
On Tuesday, 2026/10/27, the General Authority of Syrian Ports and Customs announced the closure of the border crossing point with Jordan, owing to current conditions and developments on the ground in Dar'a governorate.
Syria closed the border with Jordan after Jordanian air strikes in the south of the country, resulting in at least six deaths and four injuries. The announcement was made by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which also expressed reservations about operations without prior coordination.
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