The Price of Loyalty: Jordan's Bind With the US in the Crosshairs Jordan, a stalwart ally of the United States in the Middle East, has long been a linchpin in Washington's regional strategy.
However, Iranian strikes on Jordanian military bases have demonstrated that this loyalty comes at a steep price – one that may ultimately test the very fabric of their relationship.
Jordan's location and decades long commitment to Western interests make it an unlikely target for regional aggression.