Jordan’s role in U.S. operations against Iran has grown as other allies in the region have restricted Washington’s ability to use their bases and airspace. The kingdom has long served as a strategic partner for the United States, providing access to its territory for logistics and overflight permissions.

In recent months, cooperation has expanded to include joint intelligence sharing, coordinated planning for missile defense, and occasional use of Jordanian airfields for refueling and reconnaissance missions aimed at monitoring Iranian activities.

Tehran has responded by increasing rhetoric that portrays Jordan’s assistance as a direct encroachment on its sphere of influence, warning that any facilitation of U.S. actions could provoke countermeasures.

Consequently, Jordan finds itself navigating a delicate balance, seeking to maintain its security partnership with the United States while managing the heightened scrutiny and potential pressure emanating from Iran.