US missiles & F16 jets may remain on Jordan-Syria border after drills (VIDEO)

Washington is deploying Patriot missiles and F16 fighter jets to Jordan.

The US Central Command says they'll be used in military drills first and may remain afterwards in a nation which borders war-torn Syria. 

It's fueling concern that tensions in the region could escalate even further.

RT's Paula Slier looks at what's behind a move the US insists is only aimed at helping an ally.