Amid increasing regional tensions, Jordan's intelligence announced the arrest of 16 individuals linked to a plot involving weapons manufacturing and militant training, reflecting the internal struggles facing the country during the Gaza conflict.
Jordan Unveils Foiled Ahmadinejad-Linked Security Threats Amidst Regional Turmoil
Jordan Unveils Foiled Ahmadinejad-Linked Security Threats Amidst Regional Turmoil
Jordanian intelligence disrupts a serious security plot allegedly connected to Hamas, revealing instability within its borders.
Jordan's General Intelligence Department announced on Tuesday the successful arrest of 16 individuals accused of plotting significant threats to national security, with a reported connection to weapons, explosives, and the manufacturing of drones. This statement sheds light on the increasing dangers facing a nation generally regarded as a bastion of stability in a war-torn region.
The Arab kingdom, which has a substantial Palestinian demographic, has been trying to sustain its stability amid growing unrest influenced by the ongoing Gaza conflict and its implications for regional security. Notably, Jordan stood in support of Israel during a recent Iranian missile assault, exacerbating internal tensions.
Jordanian officials disclosed that they have been keeping a close watch on the suspects since as far back as 2021. References surfaced from that year when King Abdullah II accused his half-brother, Hamzah, of orchestrating a plot to undermine the monarchy, which resulted in a series of arrests linked to foreign interference.
Details of the present-day security threat included plans for locally manufactured missiles and schemes for obtaining military-grade explosives. The investigation indicated an established framework for “concealment of a ready-to-use missile, a drone manufacturing project, and the training of recruits domestically and abroad.”
Furthermore, insiders reported a potential connection between this latest plot and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. In light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Jordan has increased efforts to prevent Iranian arms smuggling through its territory to support militants in the West Bank. Regional and U.S. officials emphasized the significance of thwarting these ambitions as Jordan grapples with its own security and stability challenges.
The Arab kingdom, which has a substantial Palestinian demographic, has been trying to sustain its stability amid growing unrest influenced by the ongoing Gaza conflict and its implications for regional security. Notably, Jordan stood in support of Israel during a recent Iranian missile assault, exacerbating internal tensions.
Jordanian officials disclosed that they have been keeping a close watch on the suspects since as far back as 2021. References surfaced from that year when King Abdullah II accused his half-brother, Hamzah, of orchestrating a plot to undermine the monarchy, which resulted in a series of arrests linked to foreign interference.
Details of the present-day security threat included plans for locally manufactured missiles and schemes for obtaining military-grade explosives. The investigation indicated an established framework for “concealment of a ready-to-use missile, a drone manufacturing project, and the training of recruits domestically and abroad.”
Furthermore, insiders reported a potential connection between this latest plot and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. In light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Jordan has increased efforts to prevent Iranian arms smuggling through its territory to support militants in the West Bank. Regional and U.S. officials emphasized the significance of thwarting these ambitions as Jordan grapples with its own security and stability challenges.
