19 UiO language students are studying at Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman – The University of Oslo currently has 19 language exchange students enrolled at the institute in Jordan’s capital, a program that has been a tradition for second‑year students for many years [2].
Iran fired missiles at Jordan after a US‑Israel strike – Following a Saturday attack on Iran by the United States and Israel, Iran attempted to retaliate by launching missiles toward Jordan; the Jordanian defence forces intercepted the attack [1].
Students see missiles and rockets overhead every day – Simen Vorhaug Yazdan, a 22‑year‑old fourth‑semester Arabic student, reports that missiles and rockets regularly streak across the sky above them, while Jordanian air‑force patrols continuously monitor the airspace [1].
UiO held a digital meeting with the students after the incident – University leadership conducted a planned online meeting with all students in Jordan, adjusting the agenda to address the unfolding regional situation [1].
Norway’s Foreign Ministry advises against travel to Jordan and neighboring states – The ministry now recommends avoiding trips to Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Iraq, though it stops short of a full evacuation order [1].
Students plan to remain in Amman until May, citing safety measures – Both Vorhaug Yazdan and his classmate Martine Lund say they will stay for the semester, relying on Jordanian air‑defence protection and guidance from UiO and the foreign ministry, while some peers consider leaving [1].