Jordan Is Learning Its U.S. Alliance Has a Price in the Iran War

Iran has fired at least 60 missiles and drones at Jordan in less than a month, with the kingdom intercepting incoming fire on eight of the last 14 days.

The U.S. has expanded its military footprint at bases in Jordan, using the country as a base for operations against Iran, as other Gulf allies like Kuwait reduced their role.

Jordan receives up to $2 billion in annual U.S. military and economic aid, creating a dependence that makes it unable to refuse American requests, according to analysts.

Iran's attacks aim to stir opposition to the war and the U.S. presence in Jordan, putting King Abdullah II in a difficult position with a large Palestinian population opposed to U.S. Middle East policies.