The Jordanian government today expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabian territory, describing them as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and peace. This firm stance reflects the depth of the fraternal relations and shared destiny that bind Amman and Riyadh, with the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirming in an official statement that Saudi Arabia's security is an integral part of Jordan's security.
A firm Jordanian stance and absolute solidarity
In a strongly worded statement, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's unwavering support for its sister nation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the face of all threats to its security and stability. The statement emphasized that these attacks constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty and international law, and a new escalation that undermines efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. The Ministry expressed Jordan's absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to protect its security and the safety of its citizens and residents, stressing that any attack on Saudi Arabia's security is a direct attack on the security of the entire region.
Muslim World League: Violation of values and norms
In a related development, the Muslim World League issued a statement strongly condemning the treacherous Iranian attacks targeting areas in Riyadh and the Eastern Province. The Secretary-General of the League and Chairman of the Council of Muslim Scholars, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, described this aggression as a blatant act that disregards all religious values, international conventions, and humanitarian norms.
Al-Issa pointed out that this escalation comes at a time when the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has demonstrated a firm and clear stance, and has made diligent and sincere diplomatic efforts to spare the Iranian people and the entire region the horrors of wars and conflicts, which makes this aggression further evidence of hostile intentions aimed at destabilizing the region.
Regional context and the importance of stability
These condemnations come at a time when the Middle East is facing complex geopolitical challenges, with the stability of Saudi Arabia considered a cornerstone of regional and global security, given its political standing and economic weight as one of the world's largest energy exporters. Observers believe that the continuation of such attacks not only threatens the security of neighboring countries but also jeopardizes international shipping lanes and global energy supplies, necessitating a unified and firm international stance to halt these transgressions.
Historically, Jordanian-Saudi relations have long served as a model of joint Arab coordination, with both countries sharing unified visions on regional issues, most notably the rejection of foreign interference in Arab affairs and the fight against terrorism and extremism. This Jordanian statement reaffirms the constants of Jordanian foreign policy, which places the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states at the heart of its strategic priorities.
