Three al Qaeda-linked Iraqis, along with a failed female suicide bomber whose husband succeeded in exploding his explosives belt, attacked poorly defended hotels in Amman: the Grand Hyatt, Radisson SAS and Days Inn.
Fearing subsequent attacks, declining foreign tourism revenue and foreign investor angst, Jordanian Deputy Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher immediately stated that all major hotels, banks, government and nongovernmental institutions in Jordan would have metal detectors and other advanced security equipment installed.