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Jordanian regional security and stability threats

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Jordan is experiencing heightened regional instability characterized by Iranian missile and drone activity and concerns over Israeli territorial expansion. Official data indicates that 21 missiles recently entered Jordanian airspace, with the Jordanian Armed Forces intercepting 18. While some platforms claimed strikes targeted specific air bases, Jordanian officials stated that the missiles landed in remote areas without causing casualties or property damage. The kingdom faces increased pressure due to its military cooperation with the United States. A 2021 agreement allows U.S. forces access to twelve facilities, including the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, which serves as a logistical hub for U.S. aircraft. This alliance has made Jordanian bases frequent targets for Iranian retaliation, though U.S. air defenses have intercepted most projectiles. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has characterized these Iranian actions as an “intromission in the internal affairs” of the kingdom, maintaining that Jordan is a sovereign nation not party to the conflict. He has noted that Iranian aggression against the country predates the current hostilities. Additionally, Jordanian officials have expressed existential concerns regarding Israeli policies in the West Bank, fearing that potential annexation could lead to mass Palestinian displacement into Jordan, threatening the nation's demographic and political stability. These security threats coincide with significant domestic challenges, including a struggling economy, high inflation, and the burden of hosting millions of refugees.

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