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The domestic cost of Jordans alliance with Washington

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The domestic cost of Jordan’s alliance with Washington

TEHRAN — Amid the US-Israeli war against Iran and the widening attacks on American interests in Jordan, more than 200 Jordanian political, cultural, academic, tribal and retired military figures issued an open letter to the government in late July 2026. They called for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Jordanian territory, the cancellation or review of the security and military agreement with the United States, and the submission of that agreement to parliament.

The domestic cost of Jordan’s alliance with Washington

SCO summit Irans opportunity to contain unilateralism

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SCO summit: Iran’s opportunity to contain unilateralism

The Iran newspaper, in an analytical article, refers to Masoud Pezeshkian’s trip to Bishkek to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Given the ongoing Iran–US war and its consequences for regional and global order, this visit should not be viewed as a routine diplomatic appearance.

SCO summit: Iran’s opportunity to contain unilateralism

Iran war raises questions over Washingtons ability to avoid another endless conflict NYTimes

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Iran war raises questions over Washington’s ability to avoid another endless conflict: NYTimes

TEHRAN — The United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran is increasingly raising questions about whether Washington can avoid becoming trapped in another prolonged conflict, as the experience of the 20-year war in Afghanistan offers a cautionary example of how difficult it can be for successive US administrations to end wars once they have begun.

Iran war raises questions over Washington’s ability to avoid another endless conflict: NYTimes

Iran vows decisive response as Trump threatens retaliation

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Iran vows decisive response as Trump threatens retaliation

TEHRAN — Iran has warned that any further US attack would trigger a response “dozens of times stronger,” as an Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran considers the latest exchange of fire with Washington limited and contained, even as President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran “very hard” and the conflict increasingly exposes the White House to military, economic and political risks.

Iran vows decisive response as Trump threatens retaliation

Iran strikes US bases in Jordan UAE vows more devastating responses to every attack

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Iran strikes US bases in Jordan, UAE, vows ‘more devastating’ responses to every attack

TEHRAN — The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran launched extensive, coordinated retaliatory military operations against American bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a fatal US military aggression against Larak Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran strikes US bases in Jordan, UAE, vows ‘more devastating’ responses to every attack