Jordanian King Abdullah II: Jordan Won't Be 'Theater' of Regional War Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
Jordanian King Abdullah II expressed concerns about Jordan not becoming the site of a regional war after Jordan helped Israel intercept Iranian missiles, drones, and other attacks last weekend.
The king emphasized Jordan's priority to protect its sovereignty and stressed that their actions were not to defend Israel but to safeguard their own country.
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi urged the international community to prevent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from diverting attention from the situation in Gaza by escalating tensions with Iran.
Iran reportedly responded to the attack on its consulate and stated that it did not intend to escalate further.
Israel's Foreign Minister, Yasbeer Sabah Safadi, stated that his country is against escalating tensions and that Prime Minister Netanyahu wants to shift focus from Gaza to his confrontation with Iran.
Iran carried out an attack over the weekend that caused modest damage in Israel and wounded a 7-year-old girl.
Most of the missiles and drones were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome defense system with assistance from the US, Britain, France, and Jordan.
In response to an Israeli strike on its Syria consulate, Iran threatened Jordan, warning it could be the next target.