President of the Jordanian Senate, Faisal Al-Fayez, stated that Jordan rejects Iranian attacks on its territory and on the Arab Gulf states, confirming that they are "malicious acts" and condemned. He pointed out that Jordan today stands on the front lines of a dangerous regional escalation, facing unprecedented challenges and becoming a direct target of Iranian "aggressions" in a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter.

 

Al-Fayez added in an interview with Al Jazeera Net that Jordan, under the leadership of King Abdullah II, has maintained its security and stability, continuously emphasizing that its land and airspace will not serve as an arena for any regional conflict nor be used for attacks on any sisterly or friendly nation. He noted that Jordan is a state of peace and stability, committed to principles of good neighborliness and non-interference.

 

However, these clear Jordanian positions did not prevent the Iranian regime and its regional allies from targeting Jordan with missiles and drones that threaten the safety of its territory and citizens—something Al-Fayez stressed "cannot be accepted."

 

He emphasized that Jordan will not bow to these challenges; its sovereignty and national principles remain a red line, and it will stand as an impenetrable barrier against any attempts targeting its security and stability.

 

In the same context, he noted that the King of Jordan reaffirmed his total rejection of these attacks, calling them "unacceptable, rejected, and condemned," and confirming that the security of the Arab Gulf states is an integral part of Jordan's security.

 

Al-Fayez highlighted that since the outbreak of the Iranian-American-Israeli war, King Abdullah II, through intensive diplomatic efforts regionally and internationally, has called for providing clear security guarantees for Arab countries in any future settlement with Iran.

 

He added that within the framework of protecting its security from attacks by Iran and its allies, Jordan sent a message to the Iraqi government confirming its rejection of any attacks by Iraqi factions, warning that Jordan will respond militarily to any strikes targeting the Kingdom.

 

Al-Fayez affirmed that the Kingdom expects Iraqi authorities to take necessary measures to stop these groups and prevent any threats to Jordan's security and stability amid escalating regional tensions linked to the confrontation between the U.S. and Iran.

 

Regarding how to counter repeated Iranian attacks on Jordan, the Gulf, and various Arab states, Al-Fayez stated that the Arab nation must realize the magnitude of risks it faces and will face in the future, stressing the importance of strengthening the joint Arab defense and security system to protect Arab states' sovereignty from regional and international interference.

 

The Senate President called for establishing Arab economic unity to enable more effective economic integration, noting that Arab nations possess the human and economic capabilities to become a regional and international power capable of safeguarding their interests and remaining resistant to external ambitions.

 

He demanded that the international community assume its responsibilities, seriously work to stop Iranian attacks on Jordan and the Gulf states, enforce respect for international law, and affirm that Jordan's security is integral to the stability of the entire region. He stressed that wars yield no winners, which is why Jordan consistently calls for ending regional conflicts through political frameworks and international legitimacy decisions.

 

Regarding the repercussions of incursions, arrests, destruction, and killings targeting Palestinians in the West Bank, Al-Fayez outlined three main areas of deep concern for Jordan:

 

Forced displacement.

 

The widening of the conflict regionally and across the area.

 

National security concerns and attempts by certain parties to exploit Jordanian airspace and borders to execute malicious external agendas on Jordanian soil, leveraging Jordan's total engagement with events in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

 

Additionally, regional conflicts have created economic ramifications; however, Jordan understands these challenges and manages them according to its national principles and top interests.

 

He added that since October 7th, with the Israeli aggression on Gaza and the expanding war—especially clashes between Hezbollah and Israel, along with the involvement of the Houthis and pro-Iranian factions—the possibility of a comprehensive regional war poses a genuine military and security challenge for Jordan due to its location at the heart of these conflicts.

 

He identified the primary threats facing Jordan as ongoing regional instability, the stalled resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict, and Israeli expansionist ambitions. He affirmed that Jordan understands these risks, has the capacity to confront them, and will never—regardless of pressure—abandon its national constants or accept becoming an alternative homeland for Palestinians.

 

On the Hashemite Custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, Al-Fayez stated it rests on international agreements and historical and religious legitimacy spanning over a century, during which Hashemite leadership has maintained a firm stance in defending Jerusalem.

 

This role has preserved the religious, historical, and cultural identity of the holy sites, countering attempts by the occupation and settlers to Judaize them. Under King Abdullah II, protecting the holy sites became an integral part of government working programs and Royal Letters of Designation.

 

He explained that since the far-right took power in Israel, attacks on holy sites escalated through attempts to alter the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Old City and enforce temporal and spatial division. However, King Abdullah II countered these policies through continued Hashemite restoration projects, supporting Jerusalemites, and exposing occupation practices internationally, including at UNESCO and the UN. Diplomatic efforts between 2009 and 2023 yielded over 30 executive board and World Heritage Committee decisions documenting violations.

 

Al-Fayez affirmed Jordan will continue protecting the Hashemite Custodianship through the UN and in coordination with the Palestinian Authority, Arab and Islamic nations, the U.S., and the EU, all of which recognize it.

 

He called on the Arab Parliamentary Union to form a unified parliamentary vision working alongside executive authorities to achieve sustainable security, build an integrated Arab system (politically, economically, and militarily), and activate parliamentary diplomacy globally to highlight the impact of regional conflicts on energy supplies, food prices, and international trade.

 

Regarding Jordanian-Syrian relations, Al-Fayez noted they are in their best historic phase in years, characterized as an emerging strategic partnership based on mutual economic and security interests. Prior to the fall of the Assad regime, relations were strained due to the Syrian war, the influx of over a million refugees, drug and weapons smuggling, and security concerns.

 

Following the change, a radical shift occurred, making Jordan one of the closest regional partners to the new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa. The Joint Jordanian-Syrian High Coordination Council was established in 2025, holding meetings in Amman and Damascus with extensive ministerial participation.

 

Cooperation spans security (countering drug and weapons trafficking), trade, and economics. Jordan provides continuous political support for Syria's unity and sovereignty while rejecting partition or Israeli interference in Syrian affairs.

 

Al-Fayez concluded by expressing optimism regarding Syria's future, reiterating Jordan's commitment to a unified, stable Syria and supporting the new Syrian government's efforts toward reconstruction and comprehensive reconciliation through a broad strategic partnership.