Jordan's King Abdullah appoints new military chief as Iranian aerial attacks continue
King Abdullah II of Jordan has appointed a new head of the military, bringing in a younger officer as the kingdom remains under Iranian aerial attack. Maj Gen Majdi Al Harasis, born in 1971, was appointed as the new chief of staff of the armed forces on Wednesday under a royal decree. Maj Gen Al Harasis, who headed Jordan's military intelligence from 2022 to 2025, replaces Maj Gen Yousef Al…
King Abdullah II of Jordan has appointed Maj Gen Majdi Al Harasis as the new chief of staff of the armed forces, replacing Maj Gen Yousef Al Huneiti. Al Harasis, born in 1971 and previously leading the military intelligence from 2022 to 2025, brings a younger perspective to the role. Al Huneiti, an air force veteran, had been promoted to lieutenant general for his service.
King Abdullah praised Al Harasis as a dedicated soldier and exceptional officer, highlighting the kingdom's ongoing efforts to protect its land and airspace from Iranian aerial attacks. The Jordanian military, collaborating closely with the United States, has been under frequent missile and drone strikes since the Iran war began in late February.
Despite no reported casualties, Iran claimed to have targeted US military bases with missile barrages. The Jordanian military's efforts to modernize and adapt to evolving threats have been emphasized by King Abdullah, who tasked Al Harasis to continue these restructuring efforts.
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