According to a New York Times report cited by Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), Jordan has neither the intention nor the capability to change its defense partnership with the United States, despite sustaining heavy Iranian strikes on American bases in the kingdom. A former Pentagon advisor described Jordan as a 'land-based aircraft carrier' for the US military, while a Jordanian expert noted the kingdom cannot alter its strategic partnership under any circumstances.
According to a New York Times report cited by Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), Jordan is unable and unwilling to change its defense partnership with the United States, even as it suffers heavy Iranian attacks on American military installations in the kingdom. The report notes that unlike wealthy Gulf states, Jordan lacks the economic leverage to restrict US military activity on its soil. A former Pentagon advisor described Jordan as a 'land-based aircraft carrier' for the US military, while a Jordanian expert advising the royal court said the kingdom cannot alter its strategic partnership under any circumstances. The report highlights the disparity between Jordan's strategic importance and its limited capacity to respond to the costs of hosting US forces. Iran has been intensifying strikes on the US presence in Jordan, but the kingdom remains a critical partner for Washington's regional operations.
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