Jordan found itself in a delicate position after intercepting Iranian missiles and drones targeting Israel, raising concerns of being dragged into escalating hostilities. King Abdullah II emphasized the need to avoid becoming a battleground for a regional conflict, as Jordan is a crucial Western ally and a key player in Gulf states' security.
Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel and the prospect of escalating hostilities has threatened to embroil Jordan, a key Western ally and a country regarded by Gulf states as pivotal to their own security. https://t.co/b37do1wuEr
When Iran attacked Israel at the weekend, Jordan intercepted multiple missiles and drones, but King Abdullah II has stressed his country must not become the theatre of a regional war. https://t.co/L6fhkLiQcu https://t.co/HYKEfi6Pu8
Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel has put key US ally Jordan on edge. @samdagher explains why https://t.co/bNkrHgedEn https://t.co/Kvzcvie8Uu
Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel and the prospect of escalating hostilities has threatened to embroil Jordan, a key Western ally https://t.co/dsllYq4WfN
Jordan was thrust into the spotlight in the early hours of Sunday as an inadvertent — and to some, unwanted — Israeli ally, after its jets shot down dozens of the Iranian missiles and drones fired at Israel that crossed into its air space. https://t.co/0cx2xwgV9I