In response to escalating tensions due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Jordan has formally requested the United States deploy the Patriot missile defense system to strengthen its border defenses.
The Jordanian military spokesperson, speaking on state television, stated, “We have reached out to the U.S. authorities to enhance our defense mechanism with the Patriot air defense missile systems,” as per Reuters reports. Brigadier General Mustafa Hiyari highlighted growing concerns, mentioning, “Drones have become a threat on all our fronts.”
Jordan’s request comes at a time when the Pentagon is bolstering the region’s air defenses to ensure the safety of U.S. forces. Reports suggest that Israel has agreed to delay some components of its ground operations in Gaza, targeting Hamas’ military infrastructure, until these defense systems are operational.