The Kingdom of Jordan and the Dangers on Israel’s Eastern Front
Iran is trying to weaken the monarchy, infiltrate its borders, and use it to stage attacks on the Jewish state.
September 17, 2026
Iran is trying to weaken the monarchy, infiltrate its borders, and use it to stage attacks on the Jewish state.
Last week, Iran launched missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan, which American forces countered with as many as 70 Patriot missiles. The barrage managed to damage some U.S. planes, although most of the damage was minor. Attacks like this one are just one reason Jordan is caught up in the regional conflict. Gabi Siboni and Erez Winner write:
Iran is trying to weaken the monarchy, infiltrate its borders, and use it to stage attacks on the Jewish state.
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Last week, Iran launched missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan, which American forces countered with as many as 70 Patriot missiles. The barrage managed to damage some U.S. planes, although most of the damage was minor. Attacks like this one are just one reason Jordan is caught up in the regional conflict. Gabi Siboni and Erez Winner write:
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