In a recent attack that has raised concerns about Iran's capabilities, an Iran-backed militia has reportedly carried out a drone attack targeting Jordan. Michael Duran, former senior director for the National Security Council and current director of the Hudson Institute Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, highlighted the growing sophistication of Iran's military capabilities due to its relationship with Russia. Duran emphasized that Iran can overwhelm the defenses of any Middle Eastern country, including the United States, using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
Duran also pointed out the cleverness of the attack, noting that it not only drives a wedge between the United States and the Jordanian regime, but it also targets the Tant base in Syria, which plays a crucial role in Iran's plan to establish a stronger land bridge from Baghdad to Beirut. This attack serves as a message from Iran, seeking to encourage the withdrawal of American forces and advance its regional objectives.
