US President Barack Obama has pledged more funds and military aid for Jordan in a meeting in California with the country’s King Abdullah II, vowing to “search” for new ways to pressure the Syrian government while admitting that it will not happen soon.
The United States has launched a multinational military drill involving Patriot missiles and fighter jets in Jordan despite condemnation from Russia.
Jordan is going to host a major military drill with the participation of more than 15,000 soldiers from 18 countries, a Jordanian military official says.