Jordan prays for rain as drought hits olive harvest

By Jane Arraf

Published November 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM HST

As world leaders meet in Brazil to discuss climate change, Jordanians pray for rain.

Jane Arraf

Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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