LONDON: Maj. Gen. Yousef Hunaiti, chairperson of the Jordanian Armed Forces’ Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited troops stationed along the nation’s borders on Tuesday to review their readiness as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, and wider regional repercussions, entered an 11th day.

Hunaiti inspected the 28th Amr Bin Al-As Mechanized Battalion, which is part of the 12th Yarmouk Mechanized Brigade, as well as the 2nd Border Guard Brigade. These units are deployed in the Northern Military Region to help maintain security along the borders with Syria and Iraq.

He evaluated the units’ operational and training activities and logistical status, and emphasized the need to maintain the highest levels of preparedness and vigilance amid the exceptional circumstances in the region, the Jordan News Agency reported.

Army chiefs are dedicated to ensuring Border Guard units are equipped with the necessary tools and weapons to secure Jordan’s borders and prevent infiltration and smuggling, Hunaiti said.