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The United States and Jordan are linked through regional security cooperation, where the U.S. supports Jordan's stability to protect against regional threats [1], and through recent military incidents involving U.S. troops stationed in Jordan {fact:3, fact:4}. Additionally, both nations are key actors in the U.S. regional strategy regarding Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions [2].
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
claimThe United States supports the Southern Front, a coalition of moderate fighters controlling parts of southwest Syria, primarily to protect Israel and Jordan.
claimIsrael is shifting its mix of responses to the Iranian threat due to anxieties about the U.S. regional role, opportunities for collaboration with Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, and the reemergence of Russia as a major Middle East player.
Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
measurementIn the months following the October 2023 Hamas assault on Israel, suspected proxy forces for Iran killed three U.S. troops in Jordan and injured dozens more on U.S. military bases across the Middle East, according to U.S. officials.
Iran's Regional Proxies: Reshaping the Middle East and ... isdp.eu 1 fact
claimAnti-U.S. sentiments in Yemen, Iraq, and Syria have intensified following U.S. strikes in response to the killing of U.S. soldiers in Jordan, which has bolstered the popularity of groups like the Houthis and Hezbollah.