By striking Jordan, Iran achieves what direct strikes on Israel could not: It deters the American alliance system without triggering an existential response from the Jewish state. According to The Jerusalem Post, ”For Iran, Jordan represents a state closely integrated into the American-led regional security system and linked to Israel through a peace treaty”. The National has reported that Iranian missiles aimed at Jordan are part of a plan to “clear path for attacks on Israel.” The economic trap: the price of allianceJordan depends heavily on the United States, both militarily and economically. Officials expect ”a new phase of the conflict marked by intensified U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian military and infrastructure targets.”