A Jordanian official told Al-Arabiya that the kingdom has warned Iraq it will strike Iranian-backed militias if Jordan is attacked, and has transferred intelligence on militia plans to attack Jordanian territory. Amman expects Baghdad to take steps to rein in the militias, according to the report.
As The Zioneer reported minutes ago, Jordan warned Iraq that an attack on the kingdom would be met with strikes on pro-Iranian militias (19:44 Jerusalem). A new report from Al-Arabiya, citing an official Jordanian source, expands on that warning: Jordan has also shared intelligence with Baghdad regarding militia plans to attack Jordanian territory, and expects Iraq to take concrete steps to curb the militias. The disclosure underscores the depth of Amman's concern over the threat from Iranian-backed militias operating from Iraq, and its willingness to act unilaterally if necessary.
2 developments
- DevelopingSyria warns Iraq any attack from its territory will draw retaliation, following Jordan
- DevelopingIranian militia official in Iraq threatens attacks on enemy bases, Al-Mahwar News reports
- StrongIRGC confirms missile strikes targeting Jordan, threatens escalation
- DevelopingIRGC warns Jordan to expel US bases or face severe attack
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