https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jordan-keeps-quiet-under-iranian-missile-fire-and-this-may-be-whyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jordan-keeps-quiet-under-iranian-missile-fire-and-this-may-be-whyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jordan-keeps-quiet-under-iranian-missile-fire-and-this-may-be-why#u65448Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:21:43 +0000A 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 mattersJordan is a key US ally in the Middle East, but its milita https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jordan-keeps-quiet-under-iranian-missile-fire-and-this-may-be-whyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jordan-keeps-quiet-under-iranian-missile-fire-and-this-may-be-why#u60554Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:22:18 +0000Iranian 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 mattersJordan serves as a critical strategic partner for t