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Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Jordan, calling the continued strikes unjustified and a serious violation of international law, while reaffirming Riyadh’s solidarity with Amman amid escalating regional tensions. The Saudi Foreign Ministry issued the statement on Wednesday, September 9.
Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Jordan
According to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Riyadh strongly rejected the continued Iranian attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and expressed solidarity with Jordan and its people.
Saudi Arabia also said it supports measures taken by Jordan in response to what it described as Iranian aggression. The kingdom characterized the attacks as a blatant violation of international law and the principles of good-neighborly relations.
The statement represents a clear expression of support for Jordan as the wider Middle East conflict continues to expand beyond the immediate U.S.-Iran confrontation.
Riyadh demands immediate halt to attacks
Saudi authorities called for Iran to immediately stop its attacks against Jordan and other countries across the region.
The Foreign Ministry also urged serious and coordinated efforts to restore security and stability, emphasizing the need to reduce tensions rather than allow the conflict to spread further.
The latest Saudi position comes as Iranian missile activity has increasingly affected countries hosting or supporting U.S. military operations in the region. Reuters reported that Iran recently launched ballistic missiles toward a U.S. military base in Jordan, while Jordan said its air defenses intercepted most of the incoming missiles.
Jordan reports missile interceptions
Jordanian authorities have said their air-defense systems intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles during the latest attacks. Anadolu Agency reported that Jordan’s armed forces said 18 missiles launched from Iran had been intercepted and destroyed.
Jordan’s strategic relationship with the United States has made the country an increasingly important part of the regional security picture. The presence of U.S. military personnel and facilities in Jordan has also made some locations potential targets amid the continuing confrontation with Iran.
Saudi Arabia urges regional restraint
Saudi Arabia’s latest statement comes as the wider conflict is producing growing security and economic consequences across the Middle East.
At the same time, Iran-linked Houthi forces have launched attacks against southern Saudi Arabia, targeting cities and energy infrastructure. Reuters reported that the September 8 attacks injured 73 people and affected several energy facilities.
The developments have increased concerns about further regional escalation, particularly because the conflict is also affecting energy markets and critical shipping routes.
Riyadh’s call for an immediate end to attacks on Jordan and other regional states therefore comes against the backdrop of a rapidly changing security environment.
Saudi Arabia’s position is that regional security requires coordinated efforts to reduce tensions and protect the sovereignty of states. For Jordan, continued missile attacks present both a direct security challenge and a wider test of its ability to remain stable while the conflict between Iran and the United States intensifies.
The Saudi statement underscores Riyadh’s support for Jordan while calling for an end to further attacks, signaling continued concern that the expanding conflict could create broader instability across the region.See More on Pulse Pakistan
