Iran and Hamas pose an escalating threat to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Aspiring to become the dominant power in the region, the Iranian regime, through an aggressive foreign policy known as "exporting the Islamic revolution," has gained significant influence over three Arab states between Iran and the Mediterranean Sea: Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Now, Tehran eyes Jordan as the final piece in its quest for regional dominance, a strategy called the "Shi'ite Crescent."
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a key component in the regional "Coalition for Stability," the informal alliance of states countering Iran's aggression. Jordan acts as the northern gatekeeper for the Arabian Gulf monarchies, blocks Iranian threats from Syria and curbs Iranian-backed Iraqi Shiite militias threatening Israel. The kingdom’s peace treaty with Israel ensures the 300-mile Israeli-Jordanian border remains generally calm. The kingdom also controls the strategic northern border of the Red Sea. The consequences of Iran spreading chaos in Jordan would be catastrophic, undermining both regional stability and global security.
To create a terror stronghold in Jordan, Iran is using its tried-and-true method of regional expansion: its proxy militias. Iran and Hamas have a marriage of convenience. Iran uses Hamas to fuel the Israeli-Palestinian conflict under the pretext of “liberating Palestine,” in order to strengthen its influence in Arab........