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Jordan Denies Airspace Use for Israel Amid Iran Tensions

Aug 11, 2024, 11:30 AM

Jordan has denied reports that it will permit Israel to use its airspace to counter potential Iranian attacks following the killing of a Hamas leader, citing its US alliance. Jordan's Foreign Minister has stated that the country will shoot down any unauthorized aircraft entering its airspace, emphasizing that Jordan will not become a battlefield for Iran or Israel. King Abdullah II also reiterated that Jordan will not allow the lives of its people to be endangered.