Amman, Jordan
Nov 9 2005

3 bombings at hotels frequented by Westerners. Explosions almost simultaneous.

57 Killed
115->150 Injured

Grand Hyatt
Radisson SAS
(Wedding: 300 guests)
Bride: Nadia al-Alami
Groom: Ashraf Mohammed
Days Inn (car bomb)

Co-ordinated attacks

Amman airport used by many to fly in and out of Iraq

Jordan's deputy prime minister: Marwan Muasher
Israel's ambassador to Jordan: Yaakov Hadas; told Israel TV from Amman there were no reports of Israeli casualties
Jordanian King Abdullah II

Mention of 11/9>9/11 attempting correlation

al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility in an internet statement

Sajida Mubarak Atrous al-Rishawi
(35)
Radisson, wife suicide bomber makes statement wearing bomb belt; white head scarf and black gown.
Sister of Mubarak Atrous al-Rishawi, Mr. al-Zarqawi's right hand man
Husband: Ali Hussein Ali al-Shamari
(35)

Many even doubted [she] had anything to do with bombing the Radisson wedding party, saying her version of events contradicted accounts given by Jordanian authorities. [ap]