Hiba Abu Taha arrested under cybercrime law in connection with social media posts criticizing Jordan’s interception of Iranian missiles bound for Israel

On 3 March 2026, Hiba Abu Taha was arrested under the 2023 Cybercrime Law for social media posts attributed to her account. The posts in question reportedly criticized Jordan’s interception of Iranian missiles and conveyed support for Iran’s military activity amid the wider regional confrontation. Her arrest raised further concerns regarding the shrinking space for online political expression and the continued use of restrictive legislation in cases linked to public commentary on regional developments. According to information provided, she remains detained.