King Abdullah: Jordan and Gulf Security Are Interlinked

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Riyadh | BETH

King Abdullah II of Jordan, alongside UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, and through his visits to Qatar and Bahrain—reaffirming with all Gulf states—stressed that the security of Jordan and the Gulf constitutes a unified system, emphasizing the urgent need to halt Iranian attacks and prevent further regional escalation.

 

 Unified Arab Position

Condemnation of Iranian attacks as a violation of state sovereignty

Affirmation that Arab states are not parties to the war

Rejection of dragging the region into an open conflict

 

 Broad Jordanian Engagement

As part of a coordinated regional move, King Abdullah II conducted a series of visits including:

UAE: Direct coordination with leadership

Qatar: Emphasis on condemning attacks and calling for their halt

Bahrain: Support for de-escalation and regional stability

 A clear message:
Jordan stands within a unified Gulf–Arab front against threats

 

 Call for De-escalation

Immediate cessation of military escalation

Prioritizing political and diplomatic solutions

Strengthening Arab and international coordination

 

 Warnings

Rejection of threats to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Warning against exploiting the situation to alter realities in the Palestinian territories

 

 BETH Reading:

The Jordanian move reflects:

A clear political alignment with Gulf states

Expansion of Arab coordination in response to escalation

A dual message: supporting allies… while pushing for de-escalation