Air Defense Update: Jordan reported intercepting and destroying eight Iranian missiles overnight, with no casualties and engineering teams clearing debris after the strikes. Regional Security: The claims come amid escalating US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, including reports of drone and missile attacks tied to US bases in Jordan and neighboring states. Cybersecurity for Telecom: Jordan’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission discussed setting up a sectoral Cybersecurity Incident Response Center (CSIRT) with the National Cyber Security Center and ITU, aiming to boost resilience for the telecom sector. AI & Research Leadership: The Crown Prince opened the University of Jordan’s Honorary Professors Forum on “Universities Driving National Innovation Ecosystems,” featuring an AI expert and panels on turning research into ventures. Investment & Citizenship Policy: Cabinet amendments would grant Jordanian citizenship to investors in “Amra” City with at least 1.5 million dinars investment, tied to job creation requirements. Environment & Biodiversity: Ahli Bank employees volunteered at the Royal Botanic Garden in Tal Al Rumman, supporting native plant conservation, seed banking, and cleanup near King Talal Dam. Drone Industry Watch: Taiwan and the US reportedly agreed to jointly produce Taiwan’s Mighty Hornet I attack drone, pending security and budget approvals. Emergency Preparedness Cooperation: Kuwait’s crisis-management task force visited Jordan’s emergency center to exchange expertise on building an integrated disaster response system.