How did King Abdullah II respond to the September 11 attacks?

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Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, King Abdullah II of Jordan expressed his support for the United States’ efforts to combat terrorism. As part of this cooperation, he permitted U.S. forces to maintain military bases within Jordan. While this alignment strengthened security ties, it remained a point of contention and was generally unpopular among many Jordanians.123