Jordan and NATO countries ally against Iranian drones
Jordan and NATO countries ally against Iranian drones
In addition to NATO countries such as the United States, Great Britain and France, Jordan also participated in the defense against Iranian drones on the night of Sunday. Jordanian fighter jets have successfully intercepted dozens of drones near the Iraqi-Syrian border, which may have had Jerusalem. The Jordanian government confirmed the incident, whereby no injured or greater damage to buildings was reported.Iran warned Jordan of a interference into the conflict and threatened consequences. Jordan had closed the airspace as a precaution and only reopened after ten hours due to security concerns and the escalating risks in the region. During the Iranian attack on Israel, parts of shot down rockets also fell from heaven in Jordan.
The decision of Jordan to defend itself against Iranian drones is particularly remarkable, since it is positioned as an Arab country not only against Iran, but also against neighboring Arab countries such as Syria. The "Jerusalem Post" praised the approach of Jordan and emphasized the transformation of enemy to the ally since the peace treaty with Israel in 1995. Before this historical event, Jordan was a military opponent of Israel for a long time.