Saudi leaders condemn terrorist attack on church in Jordan
King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman send condolences to Jordan's King Abdullah II after attack in Karak.
At a glance
- A terrorist attack targeted a church in Karak governorate, Jordan, causing deaths and injuries
- King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman each sent separate condolence cables to King Abdullah II
- Both leaders condemned the attack and expressed sympathy to victims' families and the Jordanian people
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have sent separate messages of condolence to Jordan's King Abdullah II following a terrorist attack on a church in Karak governorate that resulted in deaths and injuries.
Both leaders condemned the attack in their cables. King Salman expressed deepest condolences to the king, families of victims and the Jordanian people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman described the attack as a cowardly criminal act and extended heartfelt condolences to the king, the Jordanian people and families of the deceased.
Why it matters
The attack represents a security incident affecting a neighbouring country, prompting official diplomatic responses from Saudi leadership.
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