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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to the people of Jordan, accusing the country of hosting US military bases and operations that target Palestinian people and other Islamic nations. The warning was delivered in a direct address to the Jordanian people, seen as unusual and provocative by analysts.
According to the IRGC, the US military relocated its CENTCOM headquarters from Qatar to Jordan after a previous drone attack on the Al-Udeid base in Qatar. The IRGC claims that Jordan now hosts an airbase, refueling tankers, and fighter jets, from which air strikes are launched against Palestinians, Iranians, and Lebanese.
The IRGC statement also referenced a recent US military operation against the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas, which they have characterized as a “major war crime.” In response to this perceived aggression, the IRGC allegedly conducted a two-stage operation using ballistic missiles and drones, targeting US tanker and fighter jets in Jordan.
The IRGC statement claimed that the operation resulted in the destruction of several US aircraft and significant damage to others. As a result, the IRGC is now calling on the Jordanian people and military to take action against US interests in the country, branding the US presence as “aggressive and hostile to Islam.”
Experts warn that this escalation could have significant implications for regional stability. The IRGC’s warning to Jordan could be seen as a veiled threat to take action against the country if it does not comply with their demands.
“Tensions between Iran and the US are already high,” said Dr. Mohammad al-Dahhan, a Middle East expert at the University of Jordan. “The IRGC’s statement suggests that Iran will not hesitate to take action against countries that host US military bases, including Jordan.”
The Jordanian government has not yet responded to the IRGC’s statement, but analysts predict that the situation will likely remain tense in the coming days.
The IRGC’s warning to Jordan is the latest in a series of escalations between the US and Iran, which have been heightened in recent months due to ongoing tensions in the region. The situation remains fluid, and further actions on the part of either side are possible.
“This is a classic case of Iran trying to assert its influence in the region,” said Dr. Abdullah Al-Khanfar, a security analyst at the American University in Beirut. “But if Jordan responds to the IRGC’s demands, it could create a new set of problems for the country.”
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and regional stability hangs in the balance.