In a revealing article, the Arabic independent online newspaper Elaph delves into the persistent and malicious efforts of the Iranian regime to destabilize Jordan. This article, written Aisha Al-Hasanat, a Jordanian member of Parliament, sheds light on the multifaceted threats posed by Tehran, from drug and arms trafficking to fostering extremism, aimed at undermining the stability of Jordanian society.
Aisha Al-Hasanat questions the motives behind the Iranian regime’s animosity towards Jordan, highlighting decades of deep-seated enmity and conspiracy. She asserts that the ongoing Syrian revolution, the aggression against Gaza, and the resulting atrocities have exposed Tehran’s broader scheme against Palestine and Jordan, revealing the regime’s malevolent intentions towards the entire region.
According to Elaph, the Iranian regime has been deeply involved in conflicts across the Middle East, from Iran to Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. The article details how Iran has waged an indirect war against Jordan through the smuggling of drugs and weapons, aiming to deplete Jordan’s armed forces, economy, and social stability. The regime’s declared hostility has manifested through proxy forces operating on the Syrian and Iraqi fronts, exacerbating tensions and insecurity in the region.
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Elaph’s report highlights the regime’s brazen attempts to sway Jordanian public opinion through both direct military actions and media propaganda. The regime’s media outlets have unabashedly celebrated attacks and spread false narratives to justify their aggressive policies.
The article underscores the Iranian regime’s strategy of manipulating regional conflicts to divert attention from its domestic failures. This includes the recent symbolic and feeble attacks against Israel, which, according to Elaph, serve more to distract from the regime’s vulnerabilities than to achieve any real military objectives.
Elaph also points out the historical slogan of “Liberating Jerusalem through Karbala,” used by the Iranian regime not as a genuine call for liberation but as a smokescreen for its expansionist plans. The regime’s long-standing presence and military buildup in Iraq, along with its actions in Syria and Lebanon, have not led to the liberation of Jerusalem but rather to increased regional instability and suffering for Palestinians and other populations.
Significantly, Elaph acknowledges the role of the Iranian Resistance, particularly the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and its pivotal organization, the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK). The article commends the NCRI’s long-standing opposition to the regime and its efforts to expose Tehran’s conspiracies. The NCRI, led by Maryam Rajavi, has paid a heavy price, with over 120,000 members killed, countless others imprisoned, and ongoing repression.
The #Iranian regime denies involvement in the killing of #US personnel in Jordan. Watch and judge why scrutiny is warranted as its highest-ranking officials have repeatedly expressed intent to do so over the years. pic.twitter.com/OYeAuwnw2N
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Elaph calls for greater international support for the Iranian Resistance and solidarity with the Iranian people’s legitimate aspirations for a free and democratic state. The newspaper emphasizes that confronting the Iranian regime is a collective responsibility, not just Jordan’s burden. It highlights the need for a unified stance against Tehran’s regional meddling and calls for broader support from Arab and international communities.
This perspective, according to Elaph, is shared by many thinkers and writers across the Middle East and beyond. The newspaper insists that the struggle against the Iranian regime’s oppressive policies is crucial for regional stability and must be a global priority.