Are these two major Muslim countries helping and protecting Israel secretly in war against Iran? The names will shock you; they are...

New Delhi: Some Gulf countries do not seem comfortable in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Especially the close allies of America are having to make a lot of effort to maintain balance. Twenty-one Muslim majority countries have issued a statement clearly condemning Israel's attacks on Iran on Sunday, 22 June 2025. These 21 signatory countries include Jordan and Saudi Arabia. However, both these countries are also seen indirectly supporting Israel. Jordan has shot down Iranian missiles, while Saudi Arabia has probably allowed Israel to use its airspace to attack Iran. Maintaining balance
According to DW's report, Jordan and Saudi Arabia are constantly trying to maintain balance in the Israel-Iran tension. On the one hand, these countries have publicly condemned Israel's attacks on Iran, while on the other hand they are indirectly involved in this conflict. Jordan has shot down missiles fired from Iran towards Israel, while Saudi Arabia is accused of allowing Israeli planes to use its airspace and cooperating in surveillance. Both countries are doing this secretly because the people of both countries have historically been opposed to Israel. Jordan and Saudi Arabia saving Israel?
The Jordanian army has confirmed in its statement that it has shot down several missiles fired from Iran in its airspace. The Jordanian army said that these missiles and drones could have fallen in Jordan, which could also include populated areas. Experts say that Saudi Arabia has also allowed Israel to shoot down missiles in its airspace and has cooperated in surveillance. Jordan is dependent on America
According to some experts, Jordan has many self-defense reasons to shoot down Iranian missiles. Jordan cannot directly oppose America as it is very dependent on America and to some extent it is also dependent on Israel. This dependence is in terms of financial and security policy. In such a situation, it is difficult for Jordan to refuse America.
Saudi Arabia is also in a difficult situation. Saudi Arabia, which condemns Israel in official rhetoric, is taking a different path. Informally, Saudi Arabia is participating in action against Iran and is helping Israel in the northern part of the country, through which Iranian missiles mainly pass.
Some reports suggest that there is security cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Saudi Arabia also relies heavily on the USA for security, especially during the years of hostility towards Iran, where it received US help. In such a situation, it is opposing Israel only to show its people and the Muslim world.

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