Jordan warns of regional escalation, condemns Iranian attacks
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- FM Ayman Safadi condemns Iranian aggression against Jordan and Gulf states.
- Calls for joint action to protect citizens, reduce tensions, and uphold regional stability.
Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, warned Monday of the dangers posed by escalating tensions in the region and condemned Iranian attacks on Jordan and the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
Diplomatic outreach
Safadi held phone calls with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, emphasizing that Jordan is taking all necessary measures to protect its citizens, security, and stability. He reaffirmed the kingdom’s solidarity with the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait in responding to unjustified Iranian aggression.
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Both ministers stressed the importance of regional cooperation to ensure security, reduce escalation, and pursue diplomacy as the path to stability.
Palestinian territories and humanitarian concerns
The discussions also addressed the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Safadi highlighted the need for collective efforts to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, prevent ‘Israel’ from annexing the West Bank, and safeguard prospects for a just peace. He stressed full implementation of all elements of US President Donald Trump’s plan regarding Gaza.
Safadi further condemned ‘Israel’s’ continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the prevention of worshippers from performing religious rites, calling for an international response to protect freedom of worship and halt these violations.
