Amman: King Abdullah of Jordan has imprisoned his brothers who in connivance with Saudi Arabia were ready to bring about a rebellion. Followed by the imprisonment, they have been dismissed from important positions in the military which they held.
Information about the said coup and other events related to the royal family has been released by the websites and media in Jordan. The princes of Jordan, Prince Faizal bin Hussein, Prince Ali bin Hussein and Prince Talal bin Muhammad have been put under arrest. The three princes had established contacts with leaders from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE), stated the security officials of Jordan. However the contacts with any officials from the Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have not been proved. But it is been predicted that there Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, who had launched an extensive campaign against corruption in Saudi and Prince Muhammad bin Zayed of UAE could be involved.
However this information which has been made public by the media is denied by the military of Jordan. It is stated by the military that although King Abdullah’s brothers had to be dismissed from the military, this was done as a part of the rules set by the military itself. Since last few days, it is claimed that, the three princes have not been spotted. Jordan is supposed to be a moderate country in the Gulf. Amongst the Arab and Gulf countries, Jordan is the only country having political relations with Israel.
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