To Stop Iran, Focus on Jordan and the West Bank

Originally published by the Defense Post

President Donald Trump has initiated a long overdue reversal of US policy toward Iran’s support for terrorist organizations in the Middle East. He has voiced unconditional support for Israel’s fight against Hamas in Gaza and authorized US military operations against the Houthis in Yemen.

With Iran’s regional proxies reeling from Israel’s military campaign, the Trump administration should now focus on where Iran is looking to establish its next terror footholds: Jordan and the West Bank.

Jordan’s Underrated Role

Over the past two years, Jordan has taken significant risks to counter Iranian threats. The monarchy has joined regional defense efforts against two Iranian-led attacks on Israel and taken decisive action on its Syrian border to stop the smuggling of captagon — a potent, addictive drug trafficked by Iranian proxies.

Jordan’s bravery must be acknowledged, as should its vital contributions to US counterterrorism objectives in the region.

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