US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists

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Published On 7 May 2026

Ukrainian tourist Ruslana Novak and her friend had Jordan’s ancient city of Petra largely to themselves as they stood before its vast facade carved into pink sandstone.

Since the United States and Israel’s war on Iran began in late February, the famed Rose City has been largely deserted, it...

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