Jordan stood out as a central player in the international coalition that successfully stopped Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday night. The kingdom closed its airspace to aircraft traffic and actively participated in identifying and intercepting missiles and drones that passed through its territory en route to Israel. Following the attack, the Jordanian government issued a statement confirming that it had intercepted weapons that breached its airspace, with no casualties reported. The statement also emphasized the Jordanian army’s commitment to protecting the peace and security of the homeland against any danger.
These events have strained relations between Tehran and Amman. A news agency closely associated with the Revolutionary Guards reported that Iran had threatened Jordan before the attack, warning that any cooperation with Israel would make it a target as well. In response, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador the day after the attack to issue a reprimand, leading to the retraction of the threat by the Iranian embassy in Amman. Jordan has made it clear that it will not tolerate Iran’s use of its airspace to settle scores with Israel, and it will continue to take all necessary steps to protect its security and sovereignty against potential threats.
Jordan’s actions aren’t only a response to the recent Iranian attack but also a result of ongoing efforts by Iran and its proxies to turn the kingdom into another front in the “resistance” against Israel. Over the past few months, there has been a significant increase in attempts, mainly by pro-Iranian Shiite militias, to use Jordan’s airspace and territory to launch UAV attacks from Iraq and Yemen toward Israel, introduce terrorist cells on the Israel–Jordan border, and smuggle weapons across eastern Jordan into Israel and the West Bank.
Jordan’s position during the attack demonstrates its commitment to peace with Israel and its determination to resist internal and external pressures from subversive elements at home and abroad. It also presents an opportunity to improve relations between the two countries, which have deteriorated since October 7. Israel should consider the expectations of Jordan and its other Arab allies to avoid further escalation with Iran, which could jeopardize the peace of the region. Additionally, Israel should take steps toward a political solution to the Palestinian issue after the war with Gaza ends. In Jordan, these measures are seen as crucial for ensuring the kingdom’s stability, as it has proven, and they’re undoubtedly in Israel’s best interest.
Jordan stood out as a central player in the international coalition that successfully stopped Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday night. The kingdom closed its airspace to aircraft traffic and actively participated in identifying and intercepting missiles and drones that passed through its territory en route to Israel. Following the attack, the Jordanian government issued a statement confirming that it had intercepted weapons that breached its airspace, with no casualties reported. The statement also emphasized the Jordanian army’s commitment to protecting the peace and security of the homeland against any danger.
These events have strained relations between Tehran and Amman. A news agency closely associated with the Revolutionary Guards reported that Iran had threatened Jordan before the attack, warning that any cooperation with Israel would make it a target as well. In response, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador the day after the attack to issue a reprimand, leading to the retraction of the threat by the Iranian embassy in Amman. Jordan has made it clear that it will not tolerate Iran’s use of its airspace to settle scores with Israel, and it will continue to take all necessary steps to protect its security and sovereignty against potential threats.
Jordan’s actions aren’t only a response to the recent Iranian attack but also a result of ongoing efforts by Iran and its proxies to turn the kingdom into another front in the “resistance” against Israel. Over the past few months, there has been a significant increase in attempts, mainly by pro-Iranian Shiite militias, to use Jordan’s airspace and territory to launch UAV attacks from Iraq and Yemen toward Israel, introduce terrorist cells on the Israel–Jordan border, and smuggle weapons across eastern Jordan into Israel and the West Bank.
Jordan’s position during the attack demonstrates its commitment to peace with Israel and its determination to resist internal and external pressures from subversive elements at home and abroad. It also presents an opportunity to improve relations between the two countries, which have deteriorated since October 7. Israel should consider the expectations of Jordan and its other Arab allies to avoid further escalation with Iran, which could jeopardize the peace of the region. Additionally, Israel should take steps toward a political solution to the Palestinian issue after the war with Gaza ends. In Jordan, these measures are seen as crucial for ensuring the kingdom’s stability, as it has proven, and they’re undoubtedly in Israel’s best interest.