AMMAN — Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Jafar Hassan on Sunday discussed the dangerous regional developments in phone calls with the prime ministers of Palestine and Lebanon and Saudi Arabia’s defence minister.

 

During the calls, the officials stressed their rejection of Iranian attacks targeting Arab countries, describing them as a "dangerous" escalation that threatens regional security and stability.

 

In a phone call received from Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, the two sides emphasised the need to intensify regional and international efforts to contain tensions and prevent the region from sliding into a wider conflict.

 

They also warned against attempts to exploit the current circumstances to impose new realities in the West Bank, Jerusalem and Gaza, stressing the importance of protecting Palestinians.

 

Hassan also discussed the deteriorating regional situation in a call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, including what they described as unacceptable and condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

 

The prime minister reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Lebanon in the current circumstances and backed the Lebanese government’s efforts to maintain the country’s security and stability.

 

In a separate call with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Al Saud, the two sides condemned Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Jordan and several other Arab countries, stressing the right to take the necessary measures to safeguard their security and stability.

 

They also stressed the need to halt the dangerous escalation in the region and prioritise dialogue and resort to diplomatic and political channels to address the crises and prevent further tensions.