Jordan denies claims that strikes on Iraqi militias were launched from its territory

BAGHDAD — Jordan’s Armed Forces on Tuesday “categorically” denied allegations that attacks on pro-Iran armed factions in Iraq were launched from its territory, calling the claims “false and without basis.”

“Jordan’s position is firm and it will not be a battlefield for anyone and will not allow any party to threaten its citizens or the safety of its land and airspace,” the General Command said.

The denial follows a statement by Kataib Hezbollah claiming that “the warplanes and drones that attacked Iraq took off from the American bases stationed in Jordan,” which it said had been “confirmed beyond doubt.”

Jurf al-Sakhar in Babil has been struck three times since Saturday. The most recent strike on Monday killed one PMF member and wounded another, according to the PMF, which attributed it to U.S. forces. Earlier strikes on Saturday killed two people and wounded three. A separate strike Sunday evening hit PMF positions in Akashat, Qaim district in Anbar, killing two members and wounding five.