Parliament Watch: Jordan’s House of Representatives will debate the Economy and Investment Committee’s recommendation on the 2026 Draft Law repealing the Civil Consumer Corporation Law, as the government moves to merge it with the Military Consumer Corporation under one administrative framework to boost efficiency and food security, including unified procurement and better storage, transport and distribution. Tourism Finance: Petra tourism relief measures were finalized to cushion hospitality firms and workers from geopolitical shocks, including deferring and rescheduling sector debts to banks, the Social Security Corporation and utilities, plus a PDTRA risk-management buffer and targeted promotion packages. Shipping & Energy Risk: The Strait of Hormuz remains under pressure as Iran attacks tankers and the US carries out its 10th consecutive night of strikes, while Houthis threaten a Red Sea maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia—raising fears of wider disruption to global energy flows. Aqaba Port Focus: With Hormuz traffic effectively stalled, Jordan’s Port of Aqaba is highlighted as a key logistics and energy hub; Jordan says operations are continuing normally despite regional missile threats. Travel Advisory: The US issued a “worldwide caution” for Americans abroad, warning of potential unforeseen escalation and targeting of diplomatic facilities. Aviation Disruption: International airlines extended Middle East flight suspensions and delays as the US-Iran standoff worsened. Regional Diplomacy: Iran’s interior minister visited Pakistan amid ongoing strikes, signaling talks are still being explored even as tensions escalate.