Key facts
- Jordan summoned Iran's charge d'affaires in Amman.
- The summons was over "unjustified and blatant Iranian attacks" and "provocative and inflammatory statements" targeting Jordan.
- The action followed the interception of Iranian rockets over Jordanian airspace.
- Jordan demanded Iran cease its cross-border aggression.
- Amman also condemned Iranian attacks on GCC states and pledged solidarity.
- Qatar's Foreign Minister condemned Iran's attacks and urged dialogue.
Jordan has summoned Iran's charge d'affaires in Amman to protest what it described as "unjustified and blatant Iranian attacks" and "provocative and inflammatory statements" targeting the Kingdom's territory. The diplomatic escalation occurred after the Jordanian military confirmed intercepting multiple Iranian rockets over its sovereign airspace.
Ambassador Fuad Al-Majali, the Ministry's official spokesperson, stated that the summoning was used to deliver an ultimatum to the Iranian leadership, demanding an immediate cessation of cross-border aggression. He emphasized that Jordan's security is a red line and that the Kingdom will not tolerate threats to its domestic stability. The protest note also specifically addressed the accompanying psychological warfare and political posturing, calling for an end to "provocative and inflammatory statements" from official Iranian entities regarding Jordan.
Al-Majali reiterated Jordan's condemnation of the Iranian strikes as a breach of international law and the UN Charter. Furthermore, Jordan extended its diplomatic rebuke to include parallel Iranian attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. Amman expressed solidarity and pledged full support for any defensive steps the GCC nations take to protect their sovereignty and citizens. Al-Majali concluded by reinforcing that Jordan will continue to implement all available and necessary measures to safeguard its borders and people.
Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held separate phone calls with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Oman. Al Jazeera reported that the minister condemned Iran’s latest attacks and urged all parties to pursue dialogue and diplomacy.