Jordan: No attack on Syria from our soil

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AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan will not be used as a launching pad for attacks on Syria and the kingdom favors a diplomatic solution to the crisis, a Jordanian government spokesman said Wednesday.

A U.S.-led strike on Syria in response to the alleged use of chemical weapons by President Bashar Assad's regime likely would involve cruise missile attacks from the sea, which would not need to cross or make use of Jordanian territory.

But the remarks underline the U.S. ally's efforts to avoid further friction with its larger neighbor for fear that Assad or his Iranian backers could retaliate.

The remarks come a day after Jordan hosted a meeting of top commanders from Western and Middle Eastern countries, including some that are likely to participate in a military action.

"Jordan will not be a launching pad for any military action against Syria," said spokesman Mohammad Momani, who is also the country's information minister.

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[David__77]

1. Uh, too late for that Kingdom of Jordan.

You're hosting the army that would be launching the aggression. Better kick them out, or else Jordan is a legitimate military target for Syria, in the case the US launches war.

[snappyturtle]

2. This sounds a bit odd according to the article linked below.

Supposedly Jordan asked for troops to remain after joint exercises
in June 2013!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-21/u-s-leaving-700-troops-in-jordan-after-military-exercises.htm
U.S. Leaving 700 Troops in Jordan After Military Exercises

By Joe Sobczyk - 2013-06-21T21:27:28Z.

President Barack Obama notified Congress today that 700 U.S. military personnel are staying behind in Jordan after a training exercise to support the detachment of F-16 fighter aircraft and Patriot missiles.

The training exercise, called Eager Lion, ended yesterday, and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel last week approved a request from Jordan for the planes and missiles to remain. Jordan borders Syria, where rebels are trying to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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