King Abdullah: Jordan and Gulf Security Are Interlinked
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