Iran's Surprise Attack in Jordan Blows Up Pause in Fighting The early morning hours of February 20th saw a sudden escalation of violence in the Middle East as Iranian backed forces launched a surprise attack on a Jordanian military base near Irbid.
The assault, which caught regional and international leaders off guard, marked a stark departure from the relative calm that had characterized the region over recent months.
Understanding the Attack: What Happened in Jordan Eyewitnesses reported that the attack began at approximately 2:45 am local time, with Iranian backed fighters breaching the base's perimeter fence before launching a coordinated assault on key infrastructure.