Despite the Jordanian government’s words of condemnation against Israel’s attacks on Iran, in practice they have defended the Zionist state by intercepting Iranian missiles. Israel has saved the Jordanian regime further embarrassment by avoiding using its airspace, but the American and British imperialists have been allowed to use it to support Israel in whatever way they see fit.

On Monday June 4, the Prime Minister of Jordan, Hani al-Mulki, was forced to resign. This came as a result of a growing mass movement, which has shaken the country to its core.

Mass protests erupted on Tuesday and Wednesday all over Jordan after the country’s government decided to slash subsidies on fuel. Protestors clashed with riot police and – in an unprecedented development – event chanted slogans against the king. Thousands of demonstrators gathered all over Jordan, chanting anti-government slogans.