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Iran and Jordan are linked through regional geopolitical tensions, where Iran's influence is often viewed in opposition to Jordan's diplomatic stance [1], and Jordan has participated in defensive coalitions against Iranian military actions [2]. Furthermore, Jordan has been the site of violent incidents involving Iranian-backed proxy forces [3].
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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.