Jordan has rejected claims by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) alleging that Jordanian citizens provided intelligence used in attacks on military sites inside the kingdom, describing the accusations as part of a psychological and media campaign aimed at undermining national unity.
The IRGC claimed responsibility for attacks targeting a U.S. military base in the Azraq area and alleged that local citizens had supplied intelligence enabling strikes on several facilities. It also claimed to have targeted military aircraft at Aqaba Airport, though neither Jordanian nor U.S. authorities confirmed those assertions.
In response, Jordan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Amman, condemning what it described as attacks on Jordanian territory and provocative statements by official Iranian bodies. Officials stressed that the kingdom’s sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens remain "a red line."
A Jordanian official said the claims were intended to influence public opinion and create the impression of internal divisions, stressing that Jordanians had rejected the allegations and that the government would address the issue through diplomatic channels rather than media exchanges.
The accusations also sparked widespread rejection on social media, with Jordanians describing them as fabricated claims aimed at sowing discord and weakening national cohesion.
Jordanian lawmakers likewise condemned the allegations, insisting that the kingdom would not allow its territory to become a battleground for regional conflicts and reaffirming the readiness of the armed forces and security agencies to confront any threat.
The developments add to ongoing tensions between Amman and Tehran over regional security issues, while Jordan continues to emphasize that any threat to its sovereignty will be met through diplomatic, security, and military measures.
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