Jordan summoned the Iranian envoy on Sunday evening, warning that the kingdom's security and sovereignty are a 'red line,' according to Israeli media (N12). A post on a security-focused the source dismissed the move as weak and performative, arguing that a genuine red line would have prompted a stronger response earlier in the week.
The summoning came hours after Iran launched four ballistic missiles toward the Jordanian port city of Aqaba on Sunday. According to the Jordanian military, three were intercepted and the fourth landed in an uninhabited area, causing no damage or casualties. The IDF earlier warned of potential spillover into southern Israel but did not activate any alerts inside Israeli territory.
In response to the launches, Jordan summoned the Iranian envoy and issued a formal warning that the kingdom's security and sovereignty are a 'red line,' according to N12. A post on a security-focused the source criticized the diplomatic move as insufficient, arguing that a genuine red line would have triggered a stronger response earlier in the week. The channel's comment reflects skepticism among some Israeli observers about Amman's willingness to confront Iranian aggression directly.
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