In a satellite image from Planet Labs, aircraft at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Azraq, Jordan, Feb. 2, 2026. Relying heavily on U.S. aid and protection, Jordan is unlikely to restrict the American military presence there, despite escalating Iranian airstrikes. (Planet Labs via The New York Times) By RAJA ABDULRAHIM For some three decades, Jordan has been an important base for American military operations around the Middle East. Now, Jordan is paying a price. Over recent days, Iran has…
