Hundreds of Jordanian Figures Demand U.S. Military Withdrawal in Unprecedented Open Letter
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, hundreds of Jordanian politicians, lawyers, academics, retired officers, and other public figures have signed an open letter demanding the withdrawal of American military personnel from the country. This action is being assessed as one of the most unprecedented public challenges to the Jordanian government’s policies.
The signatories emphasized that the presence of American soldiers places Jordan at risk of security, political, and economic threats, increasing the danger of the country being drawn into a regional war in which it has no role in initiating.
A section of the letter states: “The presence of American forces offers no national benefit to Jordan and only exposes the country to greater risks.”
This letter’s publication comes amid heightened tensions and intensified conflict between Iran, the United States, and the Zionist regime in recent weeks. During this period, U.S. military bases and facilities in Jordan have been targeted by Iranian missile and drone attacks, with warning sirens sounding multiple times across various regions of the country.
Jordan hosts approximately 4,000 American soldiers and serves as a key hub for Washington’s military operations in the region. However, many signatories of the letter believe that this military presence jeopardizes Jordan’s national security and sovereignty.
The New York Times reported that the Jordanian government has not yet issued an official response to the letter. Concurrently, some observers are noting restrictions on freedom of expression within the country, suggesting that the publication of such a letter, given existing limitations, represents a rare and costly undertaking for its signatories.
