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Does Jordan have a US military base?

Jordan does not typically publicly acknowledge the presence of U.S. military personnel at bases within its borders, but in the wake of the attack on Sunday, officials there said American troops had been stationed to help Jordan with border security. U.S. Central Command also disclosed new details about the little-known base.

Where is the US military base at Tower 22?

Close-up satellite images show U.S. military helicopters and buildings at Tower 22, not far from where Jordan abuts Syria and Iraq, and zoomed-out satellite pictures show that the base is only about 15 miles away from the Al-Tanf U.S. military base in Syria that is strategically located on a major highway leading to the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Should the US end the US military presence in Jordan?

DAWN urges the US administration to design a reasonable timetable to end the American military presence in Jordan, reminding American lawmakers that U.S. forces should serve to protect the U.S., not shore up King Abdullah.

Is Jordan reopening airspace?

Captain Haitham Misto, head of the Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory commission (CARC), announced on Tuesday evening that after assessing the situation and the level of risks, it was decided to reopen Jordanian airspace to incoming, outgoing, and transiting aircraft.