Regional Security Shock: Iran says its US MoU is effectively dead as strikes widen across Gulf infrastructure, with Jordan reporting air defences intercepting 10 Iranian missiles and engineering teams clearing debris after no casualties were reported. US-Jordan Fallout: CENTCOM says two US troops were killed and one is missing in Jordan after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, while several others were medically evacuated and later discharged. Civilian Impact & Disruption: Kuwait halted flights after missile and drone hits on airport and energy assets, with power and desalination facilities affected and oil prices jumping toward $88. Jordan Industry & Exports: Jordan’s industrial exports hit a record JD8.9b in 2025, reaching 150 countries via 2,500 products and 18,000+ facilities. Waste & Urban Services: Ru’ya Amman plans to modernize waste collection with ~500 newer vehicles from September, including specialized disinfecting equipment. Standards & Testing: JSMO says it ran about 82,000 lab tests since the start of the year and issued new standards covering EV and CNG-related items. Science Spotlight: A blood-feeding insect preserved in Jordanian amber adds rare insight into ancient insect-vertebrate feeding interactions from the Early Cretaceous. Blue Economy Angle: Jordan’s 27km Aqaba coastline is framed as a global research and trade gateway, making it central to Red Sea ocean priorities. Public Sector Delivery: A Jordan-focused piece argues reforms must shift from launching initiatives to building a lasting culture of fast, effective delivery. Social Security Fund Growth: Jordan’s SSIF assets rose to about JD19.7b by end of June 2026, driven by JD903.8m comprehensive income and record cash dividends of about JD217m.