Conflict · Amman, Jordan · November 5, 2026

Jordanian officer killed in stabbing near Sri Lankan embassy

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 5, 11:09 AM ET

A Jordanian security officer was killed and another wounded in a stabbing attack in Amman. The suspect was arrested. Officials described it as a terrorist attack.

Why it matters

It raises security concerns in a key regional partner.

Background

Jordan borders Israel and Syria.

The story so far

1. Nov 5Jordanian officer killed in stabbing near Sri Lankan embassy
2. Nov 6Police officer killed in stabbing near Sri Lankan embassy in Amman

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 5, 12:08 PM ET
• BBC Persian ↗Nov 5, 11:09 AM ET

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