Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel

As regional tensions soar, Jordan is contending with domestic as well as international pressures. Jordan's balancing act between Iran and Israel is a balancing act. Jordan’s balancing act is being tested by Iran, Israel and the West as tensions rise in the region. Jordan has been accused of being caught in the cross hairs of the world.

Last week’s attack was the first time in more than three decades that missiles directed at Israel entered Jordanian airspace. Saddam Hussein launched Scud missiles at the Jewish state in 1991 during the Gulf War. The first time since that attack was carried out was in 1991, when Saddam launched Scuds missiles at Israel.

Amman and allies insist Jordanian actions were self-defence after public anger at home and across region. Amman faces difficult balancing act amid row over role in downing Iranian drones. Jordan says it was a'self defence' after public outrage at public anger over the incident.

Amman and allies insist Jordanian actions were self-defence after public anger at home and across region. Amman faces difficult balancing act amid row over role in downing Iranian drones. Jordan says it was a'self defence' after public outrage at public anger over the incident.