Jordanian FM: Jordan not party to war, airspace ‘red line’
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- Amman warns Tehran against targeting its territory.
- ‘Israel’ embassy in Jordan closed since Gaza aggression began.
Jordan will not be drawn into the widening regional war and will defend its sovereignty against any threat, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said during a parliamentary session on Tuesday.
Safadi stressed that safeguarding the Kingdom’s stability and protecting its citizens remain the government’s highest priority under royal directives.
“Jordan is not a party to this war, and we will not allow our land to become a battleground,” he told lawmakers, describing the country’s airspace as a “red line.”
Warning to Iran
The minister confirmed that Jordan had intercepted hostile actions it attributes to Iran, calling them a direct violation of national sovereignty.
He said the Iranian ambassador in Amman was summoned and handed a clear warning that any further targeting of Jordanian territory, whether through missiles or cyberattacks, would face a decisive response.
Safadi also announced that Jordan’s diplomatic staff had returned safely from Tehran, signaling a further cooling of ties amid the escalating crisis.
Regional tensions rise
His remarks come as the region faces one of its most volatile periods in years, with military strikes, cyber operations, and cross-border confrontations unfolding simultaneously.
Jordan has sought to balance de-escalation efforts with firm security measures, repeatedly emphasizing it will not tolerate threats to its national security.
Safadi reaffirmed Amman’s solidarity with Gulf states, saying any aggression against them would be viewed as a direct threat to Jordan.
Position on Palestine
The foreign minister reiterated Jordan’s longstanding rejection of the occupation of Palestinian land and condemned the ongoing aggression in the Gaza Strip.
He also addressed questions surrounding diplomatic ties, confirming that the ‘Israel’ embassy in Amman has been fully closed since the start of the Gaza war and that no diplomats are currently present.
Safadi further voiced support for Lebanon’s efforts to assert full sovereignty and said Jordan continues to coordinate with Syria on reconstruction and regional stability.
He concluded by saying Jordan’s national interests remain above all else as the crisis unfolds.
