His Majesty King Abdullah II has led intensive efforts at the local, regional, and international levels to contain escalation and push toward de-escalation, while the government has continued to manage internal repercussions through close monitoring of developments and proactive measures to safeguard national security and ensure the continuity of essential services. This reflects a firmly rooted Hashemite vision that positions Jordan as a state of institutions in crisis management.
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National readiness has stood out in addressing risks through an integrated institutional approach based on coordination and rapid response, enhancing the country’s ability to confront challenges and limit their impact across various sectors.
Experts in crisis and risk management told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that Jordan’s handling of regional developments reflects an advanced institutional approach built on proactiveness and integration among various entities. They noted that swift responses and clear official messaging have strengthened internal stability, mitigated the crisis’s effects, ensured service continuity, and boosted public confidence in government actions.
Dr. Ahmad Al-Naimat, Director of the Media Response Unit at the National Center for Security and Crisis Management, stated that the escalation between the United States and Iran posed a direct threat to Jordan’s national security, particularly with airspace violations and the potential for drones and missiles to fall or deliberately target facilities.
He explained that the center assesses risks based on indicators including impact, probability, management capacity, and outcomes, by monitoring how events affect national and regional security and their implications for citizens.
The assessment also relies on the PISTOL framework—covering political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legislative aspects—alongside analysis of direct and indirect losses and their effects on service continuity, national resilience, and state robustness. It also tracks indicators such as national reputation, foreign investment flows, tourism, supply chains, and inflation.
Al-Naimat added that the center enhances preparedness through regular national exercises involving the Jordan Armed Forces, security agencies, the General Intelligence Directorate, ministries, professional associations, civil society institutions, the private sector, and volunteers. These exercises aim to raise readiness levels and are not publicly announced unless necessary, in coordination with the government and the Ministry of Government Communication.
He noted that the situation experienced in the Kingdom fell ضمن precautionary measures related to public safety and supply chains, emphasizing that the center, in coordination with the armed forces, activated emergency plans and standard operating procedures to ensure institutional integration.
He also pointed out that the center measures public awareness using mathematical models that monitor public opinion and behavior on social media, field impacts, and compliance with the law, in addition to analyzing feedback through specialized electronic systems.
The government, he said, has followed developments from the first day of military escalation from within the center, activating standard procedures in coordination with the armed forces, Public Security Directorate, security agencies, and various ministries. It also managed information flow through official statements, press conferences, countering rumors, and providing citizens with timely updates.
He confirmed that national emergency plans related to public safety were activated at the onset of escalation, including the siren alert protocol and continuous meetings to ensure the sustainability of supply chains, daily life, and control of inflationary pressures.
Al-Naimat praised the national media system for enhancing awareness and combating misinformation, commending the role of media outlets and the private sector, including industry, trade, and telecommunications companies.
Regarding the warning system, he explained that sirens are used in cases of direct danger, while an early warning system via mobile phones is expected to be launched in the coming months in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Economy and telecommunications companies, covering various risks including weather conditions.
On cyber threats, he noted that the Kingdom faced three types of information operations: attacks on infrastructure, attempts to spread fear among citizens, and efforts to undermine Jordan’s role. He confirmed that all failed to impact service continuity or daily life.
He revealed that approximately 286 missiles and drones were intercepted, with a success rate exceeding 93%, while injuries did not exceed 36 cases—most of them minor—with no fatalities or serious injuries recorded.
He also indicated that the government is moving toward compensating citizens affected by falling debris on homes, vehicles, and property.
Al-Naimat emphasized that Jordan’s success in handling these challenges is based on a “triangle” consisting of wise leadership, professional security and military institutions, and an aware citizenry. He stressed that despite being at the heart of regional escalation, Jordan was not a party to the war but stood alongside its allies, adopting a moderate approach and relying on national tools.
For her part, disaster risk reduction specialist Noor Al-Sa’aydeh stated that Jordan adopted a proactive, containment-based approach in managing the recent crisis, in line with global risk management principles outlined in the national disaster risk management strategy prepared by the National Center in coordination with relevant entities and aligned with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
She explained that this approach combined direct security measures—such as protecting and temporarily closing airspace during heightened threats—with governance and coordination measures among civil, military, and service sectors. The state focused on two parallel goals: protecting sovereignty and national security, and ensuring the continuity of essential services, particularly education and the flow of goods and energy.
She added that this reflects the practical application of the “all-hazards approach,” adopted by international bodies, where crises are treated as interconnected systems requiring comprehensive coordination across security, economic, and social dimensions.
Al-Sa’aydeh noted that Jordan’s experience demonstrates a shift from traditional crisis management to strategic risk management based on preparedness, resilience, and continuity of operations. She highlighted that maintaining services during the crisis was the result of adopting clear methodologies aligned with international standards such as ISO 22301 for business continuity.
She further explained that Jordan mitigated the impact of disruptions by diversifying import routes, strengthening strategic reserves, and implementing early regulatory measures, including temporarily allowing imports through land crossings, easing restrictions on certain imports, granting exemptions linked to rising shipping costs, restricting the export of some essential goods, and tightening market oversight.
She called for strengthening preventive awareness, noting that the next phase requires a higher level of active participation through field exercises, empowering municipalities and local associations, and enhancing direct communication channels with citizens.
She concluded that the key lesson learned is that modern crises are multidimensional, requiring the development of national policies to strengthen early warning systems, expand strategic reserves, diversify supply chains, and integrate local communities into crisis management, ultimately building comprehensive national preparedness involving all components of the state.
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