Hundreds of Jordanian Figures Demand U.S. Troop Withdrawal

Hundreds of Jordanian political, legal, and public figures have signed an open letter calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Jordan, arguing that their presence threatens the country's sovereignty and risks drawing it deeper into regional conflicts. The letter states that the U.S. presence exposes Jordan to security, political, and economic risks and increases the likelihood of a war in which 'Jordan has no stake.' Signatories wanted to differentiate public opinion from the government's foreign policy, which maintains close ties with the U.S.