Iran Exposes Jordan's Alleged Alliance with Israel in "Operation True Promise"

Iran has accused Jordan of forming an association with Israel, according to a feature report detailing Iran's "Operation True Promise." The operation is part of the ongoing shadow war between Iran and Israel, which has recently intensified with a series of attacks and counterattacks.

The current phase of the conflict began on October 7 with a Hamas attack on Israel, followed by an Israeli bombing campaign in Gaza. On April 1, an airstrike on Iran's consulate in Damascus, attributed to Israel, killed seven Iranian officials. Iran responded with its first-ever direct attack on Israel, launching hundreds of drones and missiles, most of which were shot down. "The origin of this strike is unclear, but it may have involved missiles fired from a warplane outside Iran and small attack drones launched from inside Iran," according to The New York Times.

Israel, fearing a major retaliation from Iran, opted for a more restrained response, targeting the radar system of a Russian-supplied S-300 missile defense system at an airbase in Isfahan, Iran. The operation was seen as a reminder of Israel's capabilities and its ability to conduct sabotage operations inside Iran through its Mossad espionage agency.

Why this matters: The escalating shadow war between Iran and Israel carries a higher risk of open conflict between the two countries. The involvement of other regional players, such as Jordan, further complicates the geopolitical landscape and threatens to destabilize the Middle East.

While the current escalation phase appears to have subsided, the shadow war has entered a new and more dangerous phase. The accusations against Jordan's alleged alliance with Israel, as exposed by Iran's "Operation True Promise," add another layer of complexity to the ongoing tensions in the region.

Key Takeaways

• Iran accuses Jordan of forming alliance with Israel in "Operation True Promise"
• Ongoing shadow war between Iran and Israel intensifies with attacks and counterattacks
• Israel strikes Iran's consulate in Damascus, Iran responds with drone and missile attack
• Israel conducts limited response, targeting Russian-supplied missile defense system in Iran
• Escalating conflict risks open conflict, involvement of other regional players destabilizes Middle East