AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Wednesday reaffirmed that Jordan’s security and sovereignty are “above all considerations,” stressing that the Kingdom “will not be a battlefield for any party” amid escalating regional tensions.

 

Addressing the Lower House, the premier said that protecting Jordan’s airspace, borders, and citizens remains a non-negotiable priority, guided by the country’s national interests.

 

“Jordan’s security, sovereignty and stability are a red line for all,” he said, noting that the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) and security agencies are fully capable of safeguarding the Kingdom.

 

He strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Jordan and several Arab Gulf states, describing them as a “dangerous escalation” that threatens to widen the conflict and destabilise the region.

 

Despite the regional turmoil, the Prime Minister stressed that life in Jordan will continue as normal, while state institutions maintain continuous risk assessments and implement precautionary measures to ensure public safety.

 

On economic security, the premier said that Jordan’s reserves of basic food commodities and essential supplies are sufficient for several months. He revealed that an attempted attack targeting wheat storage facilities was thwarted without damage due to efficient safety systems.

 

He added that petroleum derivatives and domestic gas stocks are secure and available in sufficient quantities, while supply chains continue to operate normally.

 

Regarding electricity generation, the Prime Minister said Jordan’s energy system is built on diversified sources, including natural gas imports through the floating storage and regasification unit in Aqaba, as well as the readiness of power plants to operate on alternative fuels if necessary.

 

Although challenges remain, including disruptions to regional gas supplies and rising global oil and gas prices, he said Jordan is better positioned today than in previous crises due to strategic diversification projects implemented over the past decade.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi told lawmakers that Jordan had summoned the Iranian ambassador and delivered a firm message that the Kingdom’s security is a “red line.”

 

He also revealed that Jordan had begun evacuating its diplomatic staff from its embassy in Iran after the security situation deteriorated, noting that the move was taken as a precautionary measure and that the personnel had returned safely to the Kingdom.

 

The minister rejected claims by some lawmakers that the government had remained silent on Israeli actions, stressing that Jordan’s position on Israeli violations “has not changed and will not change.” He said Jordan continues to condemn Israeli aggression in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, including attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo at Islamic and Christian holy sites, particularly Al Aqsa Mosque.

 

“Our position is clear, firm and consistent. We reject occupation, reject aggression and reject attempts to undermine Palestinian rights,” he said.

 

He also noted that no Israeli diplomats are currently present in Jordan, adding that the embassy has been without diplomatic staff since the outbreak of the Gaza war. He stressed that Jordan responds firmly to any official Israeli statements that undermine the Kingdom’s sovereignty.

 

The minister stressed the need to distinguish between Jordan’s long-standing position against Israeli occupation and the immediate security threat posed by Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom and Gulf states.

 

“We are currently confronting direct attacks on Jordan and our Arab brothers,” he said, reaffirming that any attack on Gulf security is considered an attack on Jordan.

 

The minister reiterated that Jordan is not a party to the war and has worked to avoid escalation but will not allow its territory to be used as a battleground.

 

He also condemned Iranian attacks against Gulf countries and expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman, affirming continued coordination to safeguard regional security.

 

While addressing the regional escalation, the minister stressed that international focus on the Iran crisis must not overshadow the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza or developments in the occupied West Bank, warning against measures that undermine prospects for peace. He added that Jordan is closely following developments in Lebanon and Syria, reaffirming support for the stability and sovereignty of both countries.

 

He also emphasised that Jordan will continue taking all necessary measures to protect its national security and maintain stability. Parliament also expressed full support for the JAF and His Majesty King Abdullah's leadership, reaffirming national unity in confronting threats to the Kingdom.