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  • April 16, 2024
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Radio France Internationale.- It became clear that the attack Iran against Israel caused Jordanian wrathafter dozens of Iranian missiles and drones crossed its skies early on Sunday, April

Israel-Iran |  Jordan is trying to stay out of the conflict

Radio France Internationale.- It became clear that the attack Iran against Israel caused Jordanian wrathafter dozens of Iranian missiles and drones crossed its skies early on Sunday, April 14.

“Defend Jordan”

This anger gave rise to harsh and unusual diplomatic rhetoric expressed Ministry of Foreign AffairsAyman Safadi, who confirmed this The Jordanian army will destroy any missile in the sky from the kingdom if it comes from Iran or even Israel.

“Every drone or missile that enters Jordanian airspace will be immediately shot down to protect Jordan and the lives of Jordanians. “Before this attack, we shot down many missiles and drones in our airspace,” the minister said.

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“Politically advanced” position

Dr. Ibrahim Al-Atum, a professor of political science at the University of Jordan and a political expert, believes that Jordan’s rhetoric towards Iran and Israel reflects serious position a country that doesn’t want to be part of the equation of conflict between Tehran and Israel.

“Jordan’s position is politically advanced, especially because it does not allow the kingdom’s atmosphere to become a platform for the exchange of messages between the Iranian and Israeli sides,” says Al-Atum.

He King Abdullah II Jordan confirmed in a telephone conversation with the US President, Joe Bidenthat he and his country rejected the idea of ​​turning Jordan into a regional war zone.

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“Shame on us”

Despite the government’s arguments, many Jordanians believed that shooting down Iranian targets in the kingdom’s skies was equivalent to Jordan’s participation in the defense of Israel and their interests.

“Jordan should have missed the Iranian missiles because they are aimed at our enemy and the enemy of all Arabs,” complained Omar, a resident of Amman, for example.

“Jordan’s intervention means that it was involved in defending Israel, just like the US and UK, and that is a shame for us,” Noor added.

Photo: Reuters |  Protesters carry flags during a protest in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in Amman, Jordan.

Photo: Reuters | Protesters in Amman, Jordan, carry flags during a protest in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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