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AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi had “strongly” condemned Israel’s attack on Iran, warning that the escalation risks pushing the Middle East toward a full-scale regional war.
In a statement posted on X platform Safadi described the attack as a “provocative step” that blatantly violates international law. He noted that the strike occurred at a highly sensitive time, while the United States was engaged in nuclear negotiations with Iran aimed at preventing further destabilisation in the region.
“We condemn this Israeli aggression against Iran and call for immediate steps to de-escalate,” Safadi said. “Such assaults will not bring security to any party. Diplomacy, adherence to international law, and respect for the sovereignty and rights of nations are the only viable paths to achieving lasting security.”
Safadi reiterated Jordan’s commitment to regional stability, emphasising that de-escalation must begin with ending the ongoing military operations in Gaza.
He also renewed Jordan’s support for a two-state solution, as the “only framework capable of delivering lasting peace and security for all parties.”
“Jordan will continue its efforts to reduce regional tensions. This must start with ending the aggression on Gaza and advancing toward an irreversible path to the establishment of a Palestinian state.”
He also stressed that Jordan will take all necessary measures to safeguard its own national security.
“Jordan will protect its people and its sovereignty,” he said, warning against any violations of the Kingdom’s airspace or threats to its citizens. “We will not allow Jordan to become a battleground for any party.”
Safadi also urged the international community to intervene swiftly to defuse tensions. He called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the facilitation of large-scale humanitarian aid through United Nations agencies, and an end to what he described as Israeli provocations and violations of international law.
He called on the international community to take immediate action to defuse tensions, stressing the need to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, allow large-scale humanitarian aid access through UN agencies, and put an end to Israeli “provocations” and “disregard” for international law and the right of the region's peoples to live in peace.