AMMAN — On Sunday,
His Majesty King Abdullah met with
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during
his ongoing visit to Jordan, Egypt, and Israel.
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The two leaders discussed de-escalation efforts in the
Palestinian Territories, the strategic partnership between Jordan and the US,
and prospects for expanding defense cooperation.
US
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Dana Stroul had previously stated that Austin's visit aimed
to discuss the threats posed by Iran.
Escalation of tensionsPolitical analyst
Amer Al-Sabaileh told
Jordan
News that Austin's visit coincides with the start of "direct
escalation on the part of Israel towards Iran".
This escalation, he said, has not just
focused on Iranian targets within Syria, but has also targeted sensitive sites
in Iran.
The Kingdom is seeking “a truce in Palestine based on halting unilateral Israeli measures”.
Sabaileh also noted that Austin's visit
shows US allies the “strong American presence in the region at all levels”,
from the recent visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the West Bank
to the defense secretary's military visit to Jordan.
Jordan ‘concerned’Political analyst Muhammad Al-Zawahra highlighted the military dimension of Austin's
visit, stating that Jordan “is concerned about its northern borders with Syria
and Iraq due to military movements in neighboring countries”.
In terms of politics, he said, the visit
plays a role in circumventing
Russian influence in the Middle East.
‘Truce’ based on halting unilateral Israeli
measuresMeanwhile, political analyst
Hamada Faraneh told
Jordan News that the visit presents the bilateral relationship
between Jordan and the US, which is based on mutual interests. The interest, he
added, is shared by the US as senior officials are making efforts to promote
calm and encourage Israel and Palestine to reach an understanding.
He said that the Kingdom is seeking “a
truce in Palestine based on halting unilateral
Israeli measures”.
Faraneh also said that Jordan “is part of
an international coalition led by the US to confront Russia, China, and Iran in
one way or another”.
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