According to a report by the Global Times, a spokesman for the Jordanian Army said on October 29 that Jordan, as a loyal ally of the United States, has asked the US military to deploy the "Patriot" air defense system on its territory. The request appears to be a response to the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Israel, and from a variety of sources, the target appears to be directed at Iran.
Brigadier General Mustafa Hiari, a spokesman for the Jordanian Army, said on state television: "We ask the United States to strengthen our defenses with the Patriot air defense system. Following the announcement, Jordanians expressed concern about a new round of conflict between Israel and Hamas since October 7, especially Israel's massive bombardment of the Gaza Strip, which they fear could trigger a wider war.
Stern warning: The U.S. Congress has authorized an immediate declaration of war on Iran if it intervenes in the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Israel has also issued a stern warning to Iran, claiming that Iran will cease to exist if Iranian-backed militants are against Israel**.
Against the Iraqi UnionRecently, the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France and other Western countries visited Tel Aviv to support Israel's Netanyahu's claim that Hamas-Iran-Russia is the "**axis" and proposed the creation of a coalition similar to that of Russia.
Military preparations: Israel mobilized 360,000 reservists and 1850,000 standing troops;The United States sent two aircraft carrier battle groups and amphibious strike groups, and sent additional F15 and A10 fighters to neighboring countries;Britain and Australia have also increased their troops in the Middle East. Al Jazeera commented that the target of these military forces is Iran.
Jordan's alliance with the United States is unquestionable as one of the main recipients of U.S. foreign military aid funds each year and one of the Middle Eastern countries that hold large-scale Xi with the U.S. military.
Why, then, did Jordan suddenly ask the United States to strengthen its air defense and anti-missile systems?Is it because you feel a certain trend, or are you exposed to some information?As Israel's eastern neighbor, whose missiles is Jordan mainly designed to defend against?The answer seems self-explanatory. This series of actions and messages hints at a potential target: Iran.