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Jordan's king affirms support for Saudi Arabia against attacks

King Abdullah of Jordan expressed his country's backing during a call with the Saudi Crown Prince.

At a glance

  • King Abdullah of Jordan called Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday
  • Jordan condemned Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia
  • Jordan pledged full support for Saudi Arabia's security measures

King Abdullah of Jordan telephoned Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on Monday to express Jordan's condemnation of attacks by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi Gazette.

During the call, the Jordanian king affirmed his country's full support for Saudi Arabia in addressing security threats and protecting its citizens and residents. He also offered Jordan's backing for measures to safeguard Saudi Arabia's resources.

Why it matters

The call reflects regional solidarity among Arab states in response to security threats in the Gulf region.

Original reporting

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