Jordan keeps quiet under Iranian missile fire and this may be why
A US official has admitted that Iranian attacks caused heavy damage to US bases in Jordan and Bahrain, contradicting previous US government claims that it was unaware of strikes in Jordan. This admission comes as Iran-backed Houthi rebels capture the coastal city of Dhubab and Perim island in Yemen, granting them control over the Bab el-Mandab strait. While Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman requested US military action against the Houthis, President Donald Trump rejected the request during two telephone conversations.
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- ✓ A US official admitted a naval base near Manama sustained heavy damage in the war with Iran.
- ✓ Houthi rebels captured the coastal city of Dhubab and Mayyoun island, also known as Perim.
- ✓ President Donald Trump rejected requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to launch attacks against the Houthis.
What changed
A US official admitted Iranian strikes damaged bases in Jordan and Bahrain, overturning previous US denials regarding the Jordan attacks.
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US Official Admits Iranian Attacks Damaged Bases in Jordan and Bahrain
A US official has admitted that Iranian attacks caused heavy damage to US bases in Jordan and Bahrain, contradicting previous US government claims that it was unaware of strikes in Jordan. This admission comes as Iran-backed Houthi rebels capture the coastal city of Dhubab and Perim island in Yemen, granting them control over the Bab el-Mandab strait. While Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman requested US military action against the Houthis, President Donald Trump rejected the request during two telephone conversations.
Why it matters
Jordan is a key US ally in the Middle East, but its military deterrence is reportedly collapsed. The strategic control of the Bab el-Mandab strait by Houthi rebels threatens global maritime corridors. Conflicting reports on base damage suggest tension between US intelligence and official public statements.
What is confirmed
- A US official admitted a naval base near Manama sustained heavy damage in the war with Iran.
- Houthi rebels captured the coastal city of Dhubab and Mayyoun island, also known as Perim.
- President Donald Trump rejected requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to launch attacks against the Houthis.
Still unconfirmed
- Iran used Castle Breaker missiles against US bases in Jordan.
- Jordan's military deterrence has collapsed.
What to watch next
- Official US government confirmation of the specific extent of damage to Jordanian bases
- Further Houthi movements along the Red Sea coast
- Changes in US military posture regarding the Bab el-Mandab strait
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Iran Missile Strikes Test US-Jordan Alliance
Iranian missile attacks on Jordan are straining the relationship between the United States and one of its closest Middle East allies. While reports indicate Iran used Castle Breaker missiles against US bases in Jordan, the US government claims it is unaware of such an attack. This silence from Jordan and the conflicting reports on US base strikes follow assertions that Jordan's military deterrence has collapsed, leaving the kingdom in a precarious position as it manages Iranian aggression and its security ties to Washington.
Why it matters
Jordan serves as a critical strategic partner for the US in the Middle East. The use of advanced Iranian weaponry like the Castle Breaker missile represents a significant escalation in regional volatility.
Still unconfirmed
- Iran used Castle Breaker missiles against US bases in Jordan.
- Jordan's military deterrence has collapsed.
- The US is unaware of reported Iranian missile attacks on its bases in Jordan.
What to watch next
- Official US military confirmation or denial of strikes on Jordanian bases.
- Public statements from the Jordanian government regarding the missile fire.
- Evidence of further Iranian missile deployments in the region.
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